N.D. Cent. Code § 43-23.2-05
Whenever the court proceeds upon an application as set forth in this chapter, it shall order payment out of the real estate education, research, and recovery fund only upon a determination that the aggrieved party has a valid claim for relief within the purview of this chapter and has complied with the provisions of this chapter. The judgment is only prima facie evidence of such claim for relief and for the purposes of this chapter is not conclusive. The commission may defend any such action on behalf of the fund and has recourse to all appropriate means of defense and review including examination of witnesses. The commission may move the court at any time to dismiss the application when it appears there are no triable issues and the petition is without merit. The motion may be supported by affidavit of any person or persons having knowledge of the facts, and may be made on the basis that the petition, and the judgment referred to therein, does not form the basis for a meritorious recovery claim within the purview of this chapter; provided, however, the commission shall give written notice at least ten days before such motion. The commission may, subject to court approval, compromise a claim based upon the application of an aggrieved party. It is not bound by any prior compromise or stipulation of the judgment debtor.
N.D.C.C. § 43-23.2-05