N.D. Cent. Code § 26.1-11-16
26.1-11-16. Court may order postponement
26.1-11-16. Court may order postponement
The court, in any action, suit, or proceeding in which service is made in the manner
provided in section 26.1-01-04 or 26.1-11-12, may order any postponement necessary to afford
the defendant reasonable opportunity to comply with this chapter and to defend the action.