9-3A-8. Settlement of adverse claims.
In case there are adverse claimants to such lands or any part thereof, and the controversy is not settled by written agreement, it may be determined by submission in writing by the parties to reference or arbitration and by the written award of the arbitrators. If it is not so settled or determined within three months from the time of entry of such land, either claimant may commence an action against the other pursuant to chapter 15-3.
Source: SL 1971, ch 69, §8.