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Treble Damages in North Dakota

In North Dakota, treble damages of three times the actual loss are available under two distinct statutes. Under the Consumer Fraud Act (N.D. Cent. Code § 51-15-09), a court may award up to three times the actual damages for knowing violations, but this amount is discretionary. For timber trespass (N.D. Cent. Code § 32-03-30), treble damages are automatic if the trespass was willful or wanton, while only single damages apply for negligent trespass. The law sets out factors and exceptions that determine how these multipliers apply. The official source at ndlegis.gov provides the complete statutory language. The worked example below shows how the three-times multiplier is computed in practice. Use the calculator to estimate your own potential recovery.

Governing authority

In North Dakota, the treble damages rule is set by N.D. Cent. Code § 51-15-09 (ND Consumer Fraud Act — discretionary up to 3x for knowing violations); N.D. Cent. Code § 32-03-30 (timber trespass — automatic 3x for willful/wanton, 1x for negligent). The verified packet cites N.D. Cent. Code § 51-15-09 (ND Consumer Fraud Act — discretionary up to 3x for knowing violations); N.D. Cent. Code § 32-03-30 (timber trespass — automatic 3x for willful/wanton, 1x for negligent) (https://ndlegis.gov/cencode/t51c15.pdf).

North Dakota treble damages: the verified value is 3x under N.D. Cent. Code § 51-15-09 (ND Consumer Fraud Act — discretionary up to 3x for knowing violations); N.D. Cent. Code § 32-03-30 (timber trespass — automatic 3x for willful/wanton, 1x for negligent). The verified packet cites N.D. Cent. Code § 51-15-09 (ND Consumer Fraud Act — discretionary up to 3x for knowing violations); N.D. Cent. Code § 32-03-30 (timber trespass — automatic 3x for willful/wanton, 1x for negligent) (https://ndlegis.gov/cencode/t51c15.pdf).

Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the treble damages calculator to estimate your specific figure.

This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.