# Title 58 — Townships

## Chapter 58-01 — General Provisions

### § 58-01-01. Township defined.

Whenever in this title the word "township" is used without any other descriptive word or
phrase, a civil township is referred to without regard to the number of congressional townships
incorporated therein.
### § 58-01-01.1. Freeholder defined.

As used in this title, unless the context or subject matter requires otherwise, "freeholder"
means the legal title owner of the surface estate in real property.
### § 58-01-02. Territory in city not subject to provisions of title.

Nothing contained in this title applies in any way to any portion of the state which is
embraced within the limits of any incorporated city.
### § 58-01-03. Conveyance to township - If for benefit of inhabitant need not be in

township name.
Each conveyance of land within the limits of a township made in any manner for the use or
benefit of its inhabitants has the same effect as if made to the township by name.
### § 58-01-04. Presumption of regular enactment, adoption, or amendment of bylaws,

resolutions, or regulations.
Three years after enactment or amendment of township bylaws or adoption or amendment
of township resolutions or regulations it is conclusively presumed that the bylaws, resolutions, or
regulations were enacted, adopted, or amended as required by law.
