SYNOPSIS OF ADDITIONAL PROPOSED AMENDMENTS
North Dakota Rules of Civil Procedure
Rule 13 - Counterclaim and Crossclaim
Form and style changes and an update of the explanatory note are proposed. In addition, deletion of subdivision (f), on amending pleadings to add a counterclaim, is proposed.
Rule 48 - Juries of Less that Nine Majority Verdict
Form and style changes and an update of the explanatory note are proposed. In addition, a new subdivision (c), on jury polling, is proposed.
Form and style changes, including the deletion of subdivision (b), and an update of the explanatory note are proposed. In addition, transfer of a new paragraph (a)(1)(B) on counterclaims from Rule 13 is proposed.
North Dakota Rules of Court
Rule 7.1 - Judgments, Orders and Decrees
An amendment to subdivision (b) is proposed that increases the time period to serve a response to proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law from 10 to 14 days. Form and style changes and an update of the explanatory note are also proposed. In addition, new language requiring the filing of proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law is proposed.
Rule 8.2 - Interim Orders in Domestic Relations Cases
An amendment to subdivision (e) is proposed that changes the time periods for service and filing of affidavits. Form and style changes and an update of the explanatory note are also proposed. In addition, new language to clarify the types of ex parte interim orders that may be requested postjudgment and a notice requirement for parties wishing to cross-examine affiants are proposed.