N.D. Cent. Code § 47-30.2-50
47-30.2-50. (903) Claim for property by person claiming to be owner
47-30.2-50. If the board is successful in a proceeding brought under this section, the district
court shall allow the board to recover court costs; reasonable costs, fees, disbursements, and
expenses incurred by the board in the proceeding; and reasonable attorney's fees.