N.D. Cent. Code § 30.1-20-09
30.1-20-09. (3-909) Improper distribution - Liability of distributee
30.1-20-09. (3-909) Improper distribution - Liability of distributee
Unless the distribution or payment no longer can be questioned because of adjudication,
estoppel, or limitation, a distributee of property improperly distributed or paid, or a claimant who
was improperly paid, is liable to return the property improperly received and its income since
distribution if the distributee or claimant has the property. If the distributee or claimant does not
have the property, then the distributee or claimant is liable to return the value as of the date of
disposition of the property improperly received and its income and gain received by the
distributee or claimant.