N.D. Cent. Code § 28-04-03.1: Venue in motor vehicle cases

An action against the owner or driver of any motor vehicle arising out of and by reason of the negligent driving, operation, management, or control of such motor vehicle may be brought either in the county where such action arose, in the county of the residence of the defendant, or in the county of the residence of the majority of the defendants. In any event, the venue of the action may not be changed unless by order of the court pursuant to section 28-04-07.