If the action is brought by a citizen, that citizen shall give a bond in an amount sufficient to cover the costs of such action as the court may direct. An injunction shall be granted at the commencement of an action for the abatement of a nuisance in the usual manner of granting injunctions, except that the affidavit or complaint, or both, may be made by the state‘s attorney, the attorney general, or an assistant, upon information and belief. When an injunction, either temporary or permanent, has been granted under the provisions of this section, it shall be binding on the defendant or defendants throughout the entire state.

Terms Used In North Dakota Code 42-02-02

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
  • 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
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