North Dakota Code § 59-18-01

(1001) Remedies for breach of trust
Open in Lexace · Ask the AI about this section
1. A violation by a trustee of a duty the trustee owes to a beneficiary is a breach of trust.
2. To remedy a breach of trust that has occurred or may occur, the court may compel the 
trustee to perform the trustee's duties; enjoin the trustee from committing a breach of 
trust; compel the trustee to redress a breach of trust by paying money, restoring 
property, or other means; order a trustee to account; appoint a special fiduciary to take 
possession of the trust property and administer the trust; suspend the trustee; remove 
the trustee as provided in section 59 -15-06; reduce or deny compensation to the 
trustee; subject to section 59 -18-12, void an act of the trustee, impose a lien or a 
constructive trust on trust property, or trace trust property wrongfully disposed of and 
recover the property or its proceeds; or order any other appropriate relief.

‹ Prev All North Dakota sections Next ›


Lexace provides legal information, not legal advice, and no attorney–client relationship is created. Statute text is provided for general information and may not reflect the most recent amendments; verify against the official state code.