N.D. Cent. Code § 60-06-13

Costs and disbursements shall be paid by the unsuccessful party in each court as in civil actions. If the finding of the court or jury is for a less, or the same, amount as was tendered by the applicant before the owner of the railway at such station or siding instituted the proceedings, then the applicant shall be deemed the successful party. If the amount found is larger than the sum tendered, then the owner of the railway at such station or siding shall be deemed to be the successful party.