Defendants Request For Hearing - Removal To District Court {3}

Form 3 - DEFENDANT'S REQUEST FOR HEARING/REMOVAL TO DISTRICT COURT. This form is used by a defendant in North Dakota Small Claims Court to either request a hearing to contest a claim or remove the case to District Court. This form must be filed with the Clerk of District Court within 20 days of receiving the Claim Affidavit (Form 2). If the defendant wants to contest the claim in small claims court, they must check the box requesting a hearing and sign the form. The court will then schedule a hearing within 10 to 30 days of receiving the request and mail notice of the hearing date to both parties. If the defendant wants to remove the case to District Court, they must complete the removal section of the form, attach a copy of the Claim Affidavit (Form 2), and file their Answer (Form 4) along with a $160 filing fee (effective July 1, 2025), unless the fee is waived. The defendant must also serve a copy of the form on the plaintiff. If the defendant removes the case and the plaintiff wins, the court may order the defendant to pay the plaintiff’s attorney’s fees. Failure to file this form within the 20-day deadline may result in a default judgment against the defendant. www.FormsWorkflow.com