Upon such summons the party summoned may answer within the time specified therein, denying the judgment or setting up any defense which may have arisen subsequently, and that party may make the same defense which the party originally might have made to the action, except the statute of limitations.

Terms Used In North Dakota Code 32-30-05

  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • Statute of limitations: A law that sets the time within which parties must take action to enforce their rights.
  • Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.