This chapter applies to all asbestos claims filed against an innocent successor on or after August 1, 2009. This chapter also applies to any pending asbestos claims against an innocent     successor in which trial has not commenced as of the effective date, except that any provisions of these sections which would be unconstitutional if applied retroactively must be applied prospectively.

Terms Used In North Dakota Code 32-46-06

  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.