N.D. Cent. Code § 18-01-22: Appearance in court proceeding by parties in interest

Any party having or claiming to have an interest in the premises described in the abatement order may appear and state the party's objections to said order in writing within twenty days after the service of the order and notice upon the party. After such period has expired, the court may permit parties to appear for the protection of their respective interests at any time as may be just and proper before the final determination of the proceeding.