A farmer, creditor, person dealing with a farmer, person eligible for mediation with an agency of the United States department of agriculture, a landowner, or an owner, lessee, or lessor of mineral interests may request assistance from the North Dakota mediation service. Upon receipt of the request, and upon consent of all parties to mediation, the administrator of the North    Dakota mediation service may assign a negotiator or mediator to assist the parties in reaching a voluntary settlement.

Terms Used In North Dakota Code 6-09.10-04

  • Person: means an individual, organization, government, political subdivision, or government agency or instrumentality. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49
  • Settlement: Parties to a lawsuit resolve their difference without having a trial. Settlements often involve the payment of compensation by one party in satisfaction of the other party's claims.
  • United States: includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49