A lien is not extinguished by the lapse of the time within which an action can be brought upon the principal obligation under the provisions of the laws of this state.

Terms Used In North Dakota Code 35-01-22

  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49