Chapter 1 — Civil Procedure

Subchapter I DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS

Article 1 Definitions

§ 1-1 Remedies

§ 1-2 Actions

§ 1-3 Special proceedings

§ 1-4 Kinds of actions

§ 1-5 Criminal action

§ 1-6 Civil action

§ 1-7 When court means clerk

Article 2 General Provisions

§ 1-8 Remedies not merged

§ 1-9

§ 1-10 Plaintiff and defendant

§ 1-11 How party may appear

§ 1-12

§ 1-13 Jurisdiction of clerk

Subchapter II LIMITATIONS

Article 3 Limitations, General Provisions

§ 1-14

§ 1-15 Statute runs from accrual of action

§ 1-15.1 Statutes of limitation and repose for civil actions seeking to recover damages arising out of a criminal act

§ 1-16

§ 1-17 Disabilities

§ 1-18

§ 1-19 Cumulative disabilities

§ 1-20 Disability must exist when right of action accrues

§ 1-21 Defendant out of State; when action begun or judgment enforced

§ 1-22 Death before limitation expires; action by or against personal representative or collector

§ 1-23 Time of stay by injunction or prohibition

§ 1-24 Time during controversy on probate of will or granting letters

§ 1-25

§ 1-26 New promise must be in writing

§ 1-27 Act, admission or acknowledgment by party to obligation, co-obligor or guarantor

§ 1-28 Undisclosed partner

§ 1-29 Cotenants

§ 1-30 Applicable to actions by State

§ 1-31 Action upon a mutual, open and current account

§ 1-32 Not applicable to bank bills

§ 1-33 Actions against bank directors or stockholders

§ 1-34 Aliens in time of war

Article 4 Limitations, Real Property

§ 1-35 Title against State

§ 1-36 Title presumed out of State

§ 1-37 Such possession valid against claimants under State

§ 1-38 Seven years' possession under color of title

§ 1-39 Seizin within twenty years necessary

§ 1-40 Twenty years adverse possession

§ 1-41 Action after entry

§ 1-42 Possession follows legal title; severance of surface and subsurface rights

§ 1-42.1 Certain ancient mineral claims extinguished in certain counties

§ 1-42.2 Certain additional ancient mineral claims extinguished; oil, gas and mineral interests to be recorded and listed for taxation

§ 1-42.3 Additional ancient mineral claims extinguished in certain counties; oil, gas and mineral interests to be recorded and listed for taxation in such counties

§ 1-42.4 Additional ancient mineral claims extinguished in Ashe County; oil, gas and mineral interests to be recorded and listed for taxation

§ 1-42.5 Additional ancient mineral claims extinguished in Avery County; oil, gas and mineral interests to be recorded in such county

§ 1-42.6 Additional ancient oil, gas or mineral interests extinguished in Alleghany County; recording interests; listing interests for taxation

§ 1-42.7 Additional amount mineral claims extinguished in Chatham County; oil, gas and mineral interests to be recorded and listed for taxation

§ 1-42.8 Ancient mineral claims extinguished in Rutherford County; oil, gas and mineral interests to be recorded and listed for taxation

§ 1-42.9 Ancient mineral claims extinguished; oil, gas and mineral interests to be recorded and listed for taxation

§ 1-43 Tenant's possession is landlord's

§ 1-44 No title by possession of right-of-way

§ 1-44.1 Presumption of abandonment of railroad right-of-way

§ 1-44.2 Presumptive ownership of abandoned railroad easements

§ 1-45 No title by possession of public ways

§ 1-45.1 No adverse possession of property subject to public trust rights

Article 5 Limitations, Other than Real Property

§ 1-46 Periods prescribed

§ 1-46.1 Twelve years

§ 1-47 Ten years

§ 1-48

§ 1-49 Seven years

§ 1-50 Six years

§ 1-51 Five years

§ 1-52 Three years

§ 1-53 Two years

§ 1-54 One year

§ 1-54.1 Sixty days

§ 1-55 Six months

Article 5A Limitations, Actions Not Otherwise Limited

§ 1-56 All other actions, 10 years

§ 1-56.1 No limitation for certain actions

Subchapter III PARTIES

Article 6 Parties

§ 1-57 Real party in interest; grantees and assignees

§ 1-58 Suits for penalties

§ 1-59 Suit for penalty, plaintiff may reply fraud to plea of release

§ 1-60 Suit on bonds; defendant may plead satisfaction

§ 1-61

§ 1-62 Action by purchaser under judicial sale

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§§ 1-65 through 1-65.4 {#sec-1-65-through-1-65.4 omnilex-key=us-nc-statutes--chapter-1--1-65 through 1-65.4}

§ 1-65.5

§§ 1-66 through 1-69 {#sec-1-66-through-1-69 omnilex-key=us-nc-statutes--chapter-1--1-66 through 1-69}

§ 1-69.1 Unincorporated associations and partnerships; suit by or against

§§ 1-70 through 1-71 {#sec-1-70-through-1-71 omnilex-key=us-nc-statutes--chapter-1--1-70 through 1-71}

§ 1-72 Persons jointly liable

§ 1-72.1 Procedure to assert right of access

§ 1-72.2 Standing of legislative officers

§ 1-72.3 State a party to certain actions

§§ 1-73 through 1-75 {#sec-1-73-through-1-75 omnilex-key=us-nc-statutes--chapter-1--1-73 through 1-75}

Subchapter IIIA JURISDICTION

Article 6A Jurisdiction

§ 1-75.1 Legislative intent

§ 1-75.2 Definitions

§ 1-75.3 Jurisdictional requirements for judgments against persons, status and things

§ 1-75.4 Personal jurisdiction, grounds for generally

§ 1-75.5 Joinder of causes in the same action

§ 1-75.6 Personal jurisdiction - Manner of exercising by service of process

§ 1-75.7 Personal jurisdiction - Grounds for without service of summons

§ 1-75.8 Jurisdiction in rem or quasi in rem - Grounds for generally

§ 1-75.9 Jurisdiction in rem or quasi in rem - Manner of exercising

§ 1-75.10 Proof of service of summons, defendant appearing in action

§ 1-75.11 Judgment against nonappearing defendant, proof of jurisdiction

§ 1-75.12 Stay of proceeding to permit trial in a foreign jurisdiction or filing of a bankruptcy trust claim

Subchapter IV VENUE

Article 7 Venue

§ 1-76 Where subject of action situated

§ 1-76.1 Where deficiency debtor resides or where loan was negotiated

§ 1-77 Where cause of action arose

§ 1-78 Official bonds, executors and administrators

§ 1-79 Domestic corporations, limited partnerships, limited liability companies, and registered limited liability partnerships

§ 1-80 Foreign corporations

§ 1-81 Actions against railroads

§ 1-81.1 Venue in apportionment or redistricting cases; certain injunctive relief actions

§ 1-81.2 Venue in complex business cases

§ 1-82 Venue in all other cases

§ 1-83 Change of venue

§ 1-84 Removal for fair trial

§ 1-85 Affidavits on hearing for removal; when removal ordered

§ 1-86

§ 1-87 Transcript of removal; subsequent proceedings; depositions

§ 1-87.1

§ 1-87.2

§ 1-87.3

§ 1-87.4

§ 1-87.5

§ 1-87.6

§ 1-87.7

§ 1-87.8

§ 1-87.9

§ 1-87.10

§ 1-87.11

Article 7A Application of Foreign Law

§ 1-87.12 Definitions

§ 1-87.13 Public policy

§ 1-87.14 Nonapplication of foreign law that would violate fundamental constitutional rights

§ 1-87.15 Interpretation of contracts providing for choice of foreign law

§ 1-87.16 Interpretation of contracts providing for choice of foreign venue or forum

§ 1-87.17 Motions to transfer proceedings to a foreign venue or forum

§ 1-87.18 Contracts not capable of modification to preserve fundamental constitutional rights void

§ 1-87.19 Strict construction of waivers of constitutional rights

§ 1-87.20 Application

Subchapter V COMMENCEMENT OF ACTIONS

Article 8 Summons

§§ 1-88 through 1-91 {#sec-1-88-through-1-91 omnilex-key=us-nc-statutes--chapter-1--1-88 through 1-91}

§§ 1-92 through 1-93 {#sec-1-92-through-1-93 omnilex-key=us-nc-statutes--chapter-1--1-92 through 1-93}

§§ 1-94 through 1-98 {#sec-1-94-through-1-98 omnilex-key=us-nc-statutes--chapter-1--1-94 through 1-98}

§§ 1-98.1 through 1-98.4 {#sec-1-98.1-through-1-98.4 omnilex-key=us-nc-statutes--chapter-1--1-98.1 through 1-98.4}

§ 1-99

§§ 1-99.1 through 1-99.4 {#sec-1-99.1-through-1-99.4 omnilex-key=us-nc-statutes--chapter-1--1-99.1 through 1-99.4}

§§ 1-100 through 1-104 {#sec-1-100-through-1-104 omnilex-key=us-nc-statutes--chapter-1--1-100 through 1-104}

§ 1-105 Service upon nonresident drivers of motor vehicles and upon the personal representatives of deceased nonresident drivers of motor vehicles

§ 1-105.1 Service on residents who establish residence outside the State and on residents who depart from the State

§§ 1-106 through 1-107.3 {#sec-1-106-through-1-107.3 omnilex-key=us-nc-statutes--chapter-1--1-106 through 1-107.3}

§ 1-108 Defense after judgment set aside

Article 9 Prosecution Bonds

§ 1-109 Bond required of plaintiff for costs

§ 1-110 Suit as an indigent; counsel; suits filed pro se by prison inmates

§ 1-111 Defendant's, for costs and damages in actions for land

§ 1-112 Defense without bond

Article 10 Joint and Several Debtors

§ 1-113 Defendants jointly or severally liable

§ 1-114 Summoned after judgment; defense

§ 1-115

Article 11 Lis Pendens

§ 1-116 Filing of notice of suit

§ 1-116.1 Service of notice

§ 1-117 Cross-index of lis pendens

§ 1-118 Effect on subsequent purchasers

§ 1-119 Notice void unless action prosecuted

§ 1-120 Cancellation of notice

§ 1-120.1 Article applicable to suits in federal courts

§ 1-120.2 Filing of notice by cities and counties in certain cases

Subchapter VI PLEADINGS

Article 12 Complaint

§§ 1-121 through 1-123 {#sec-1-121-through-1-123 omnilex-key=us-nc-statutes--chapter-1--1-121 through 1-123}

Article 13 Defendant’s Pleadings

§§ 1-124 through 1-126 {#sec-1-124-through-1-126 omnilex-key=us-nc-statutes--chapter-1--1-124 through 1-126}

Article 14 Demurrer

§§ 1-127 through 1-134 {#sec-1-127-through-1-134 omnilex-key=us-nc-statutes--chapter-1--1-127 through 1-134}

Article 15 Answer

§§ 1-134.1 through 1-138 {#sec-1-134.1-through-1-138 omnilex-key=us-nc-statutes--chapter-1--1-134.1 through 1-138}

§ 1-139 Burden of proof of contributory negligence

Article 16 Reply

§§ 1-140 through 1-142 {#sec-1-140-through-1-142 omnilex-key=us-nc-statutes--chapter-1--1-140 through 1-142}

Article 17 Pleadings, General Provisions

§§ 1-143 through 1-147 {#sec-1-143-through-1-147 omnilex-key=us-nc-statutes--chapter-1--1-143 through 1-147}

§ 1-148 Verification before what officer

§ 1-149 When verification omitted; use in criminal prosecutions

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Article 18 Amendments

§§ 1-161 through 1-163 {#sec-1-161-through-1-163 omnilex-key=us-nc-statutes--chapter-1--1-161 through 1-163}

§ 1-164 Amendment changing nature of action or relief; effect

§ 1-165

§ 1-166 Defendant sued in fictitious name; amendment

§§ 1-167 through 1-169 {#sec-1-167-through-1-169 omnilex-key=us-nc-statutes--chapter-1--1-167 through 1-169}

Subchapter VII PRETRIAL HEARINGS; TRIAL AND ITS INCIDENTS

Article 18A Pretrial Hearings

§§ 1-169.1 through 1-169.6 {#sec-1-169.1-through-1-169.6 omnilex-key=us-nc-statutes--chapter-1--1-169.1 through 1-169.6}

Article 19 Trial

§§ 1-170 through 1-173 {#sec-1-170-through-1-173 omnilex-key=us-nc-statutes--chapter-1--1-170 through 1-173}

§ 1-174

§§ 1-175 through 1-179 {#sec-1-175-through-1-179 omnilex-key=us-nc-statutes--chapter-1--1-175 through 1-179}

§ 1-180

§ 1-180.1 Judge not to comment on verdict

§ 1-181 Requests for special instructions

§ 1-181.1 View by jury

§ 1-181.2 Use of evidence by the jury

§ 1-182

§ 1-183

§ 1-183.1 Effect on counterclaim of dismissal as to plaintiff's claim

§§ 1-184 through 1-185 {#sec-1-184-through-1-185 omnilex-key=us-nc-statutes--chapter-1--1-184 through 1-185}

§ 1-186

§ 1-187

Article 20 Reference

§§ 1-188 through 1-195 {#sec-1-188-through-1-195 omnilex-key=us-nc-statutes--chapter-1--1-188 through 1-195}

Article 21 Issues

§§ 1-196 through 1-200 {#sec-1-196-through-1-200 omnilex-key=us-nc-statutes--chapter-1--1-196 through 1-200}

Article 22 Verdict and Exceptions

§ 1-201

§ 1-202 Special controls general

§§ 1-203 through 1-207 {#sec-1-203-through-1-207 omnilex-key=us-nc-statutes--chapter-1--1-203 through 1-207}

Subchapter VIII JUDGMENT

Article 23 Judgment

§ 1-208

§ 1-208.1 Judgment docket, judgment and docket book defined

§ 1-209 Judgments authorized to be entered by clerk; sale of property; continuance pending sale; writs of assistance and possession

§ 1-209.1 Petitioner who abandons condemnation proceeding taxed with fee for respondent's attorney

§ 1-209.2 Voluntary nonsuit by petitioner in condemnation proceeding

§ 1-210 Return of execution; order for disbursement of proceeds

§§ 1-211 through 1-215 {#sec-1-211-through-1-215 omnilex-key=us-nc-statutes--chapter-1--1-211 through 1-215}

§ 1-215.1 Judgments or orders not rendered on Mondays validated

§ 1-215.2 Time within which judgments or orders signed on days other than Mondays may be attacked

§ 1-215.3 Validation of conveyances pursuant to orders made on days other than Mondays

§ 1-216

§ 1-217 Certain default judgments validated

§ 1-217.1 Judgments based on summons erroneously designated alias or pluries validated

§ 1-217.2 Judgments by default to remove cloud from title to real estate validated

§§ 1-218 through 1-222 {#sec-1-218-through-1-222 omnilex-key=us-nc-statutes--chapter-1--1-218 through 1-222}

§ 1-223 Against married persons

§§ 1-224 through 1-227 {#sec-1-224-through-1-227 omnilex-key=us-nc-statutes--chapter-1--1-224 through 1-227}

§ 1-228 Regarded as a deed and registered

§ 1-229 Certified registered copy evidence

§ 1-230 In action for recovery of personal property

§ 1-231 What judge approves judgments

§ 1-232 Judgment roll

§ 1-233 Docketed and indexed

§ 1-234 Where and how docketed; lien

§ 1-235 Of appellate division docketed in superior court; lien

§ 1-236

§ 1-236.1 Transcripts of judgments certified by deputy clerks validated

§ 1-237 Judgments of federal courts docketed; lien on property; recordation; conformity with federal law

§ 1-238

§ 1-239 Paid to clerk; docket credited; transcript to other counties; notice to attorney for judgment creditor; judgment creditor to give notice of payment; entry of payment on docket; penalty for failure to give notice of payment

§ 1-239.1 Records of cancellation, assignment, etc., of judgments recorded by photographic process

§ 1-240

§ 1-241 Clerk to pay money to party entitled

§ 1-242 Credits upon judgments

§ 1-243 For money due on judicial sale

§ 1-244

§ 1-245 Cancellation of judgments discharged through bankruptcy proceedings

§ 1-246 Assignment of judgment to be entered on judgment docket, signed and witnessed

Article 24 Confession of Judgment

§§ 1-247 through 1-249 {#sec-1-247-through-1-249 omnilex-key=us-nc-statutes--chapter-1--1-247 through 1-249}

Article 25 Submission of Controversy Without Action

§§ 1-250 through 1-252 {#sec-1-250-through-1-252 omnilex-key=us-nc-statutes--chapter-1--1-250 through 1-252}

Article 26 Declaratory Judgments

§ 1-253 Courts of record permitted to enter declaratory judgments of rights, status and other legal relations

§ 1-254 Courts given power of construction of all instruments

§ 1-255 Who may apply for a declaration

§ 1-256 Enumeration of declarations not exclusive

§ 1-257 Discretion of court

§ 1-258 Review

§ 1-259 Supplemental relief

§ 1-260 Parties

§ 1-261 Jury trial

§ 1-262 Hearing before judge where no issues of fact raised or jury trial waived; what judge may hear

§ 1-263 Costs

§ 1-264 Liberal construction and administration

§ 1-265 Word "person" construed

§ 1-266 Uniformity of interpretation

§ 1-267 Short title

Article 26A Three-Judge Panel for Redistricting Challenges and for Certain Challenges to State Laws

§ 1-267.1 Three-judge panel for actions challenging plans apportioning or redistricting State legislative or congressional districts; claims challenging the facial validity of an act of the General Assembly

Article 26B Distribution of Unpaid Residuals in Class Action Litigation

§ 1-267.10 Distribution of unpaid residuals in class action litigation

Subchapter IX APPEAL

Article 27 Appeal

§ 1-268 Writs of error abolished

§ 1-269 Certiorari, recordari, and supersedeas

§ 1-270 Appeal to appellate division; security on appeal; stay

§ 1-271 Who may appeal

§§ 1-272 through 1-276 {#sec-1-272-through-1-276 omnilex-key=us-nc-statutes--chapter-1--1-272 through 1-276}

§ 1-277 Appeal from superior or district court judge

§ 1-278 Interlocutory orders reviewed on appeal from judgment

§ 1-279

§ 1-279.1 Manner and time for giving notice of appeal to appellate division in civil actions and in special proceedings

§ 1-280

§ 1-281 Appeals from judgments not in session

§ 1-282

§ 1-283 Trial judge empowered to settle record on appeal; effect of leaving office or of disability

§ 1-284

§ 1-285 Undertaking on appeal

§ 1-286 Justification of sureties

§ 1-287

§ 1-287.1

§ 1-288 Appeals by indigents; clerk's fees

§ 1-289 Undertaking to stay execution on money judgment

§ 1-290 How judgment for personal property stayed

§ 1-291 How judgment directing conveyance stayed

§ 1-292 How judgment for real property stayed

§ 1-293 Docket entry of stay

§ 1-294 Scope of stay; security limited for fiduciaries

§ 1-295 Undertaking in one or more instruments; served on appellee

§ 1-296 Judgment not vacated by stay

§ 1-297 Judgment on appeal and on undertakings; restitution

§ 1-298 Procedure after determination of appeal

§§ 1-299 through 1-301 {#sec-1-299-through-1-301 omnilex-key=us-nc-statutes--chapter-1--1-299 through 1-301}

Article 27A Appeals and Transfers From the Clerk

§ 1-301.1 Appeal of clerk's decision in civil actions

§ 1-301.2 Transfer or appeal of special proceedings; exceptions

§ 1-301.3 Appeal of trust and estate matters determined by clerk

Subchapter X EXECUTION

Article 28 Execution

§ 1-302 Judgment enforced by execution

§ 1-303 Kinds of; signed by clerk; when sealed

§ 1-304 Against married woman

§ 1-305 Clerk to issue, in six weeks; limitations on issuance

§ 1-306 Enforcement as of course

§ 1-307 Issued from and returned to court of rendition

§ 1-308 To what counties issued

§ 1-309 Sale of land under execution

§ 1-310 When dated and returnable

§ 1-311 Against the person

§ 1-312 Rights against property of defendant dying in execution

§ 1-313 Form of execution

§ 1-314 Variance between judgment and execution

§ 1-315 Property liable to sale under execution; bill of sale

§ 1-316 Sale of trust estates; purchaser's title

§ 1-317 Sheriff's deed on sale of equity of redemption

§ 1-318 Forthcoming bond for personal property

§ 1-319 Procedure on giving bond; subsequent levies

§ 1-320 Summary remedy on forthcoming bond

§ 1-321 Entry of returns on judgment docket; penalty

§ 1-322 Cost of keeping livestock; officer's account

§ 1-323 Purchaser of defective title; remedy against defendant

§ 1-324

§ 1-324.1 Judgment against corporation; property subject to execution

§ 1-324.2 Agent must furnish information as to corporate officers and property

§ 1-324.3 Shares subject to execution; agent must furnish information

§ 1-324.4 Debts due corporation subject to execution; duty, etc., of agent

§ 1-324.5 Violations of three preceding sections misdemeanor

§ 1-324.6 Proceedings when custodian of corporate books is a nonresident

§ 1-324.7 Duty and liability of nonresident custodian

Article 29 Execution and Judicial Sales

§§ 1-325 through 1-328 {#sec-1-325-through-1-328 omnilex-key=us-nc-statutes--chapter-1--1-325 through 1-328}

§ 1-329

§ 1-330

§ 1-331

§ 1-332

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§ 1-335

§ 1-336

§ 1-337

§ 1-338

§ 1-339

Article 29A Judicial Sales

Part 1 General Provisions

§ 1-339.1 Definitions

§ 1-339.2 Application of Part 1

§ 1-339.3 Application of Article to sale ordered by clerk; by judge; authority to fix procedural details

§ 1-339.3A Judge or clerk may order public or private sale

§ 1-339.4 Who may hold sale

§ 1-339.5 Days on which sale may be held

§ 1-339.6 Place of public sale

§ 1-339.7 Presence of personal property at public sale required

§ 1-339.8 Public sale of separate tracts in different counties

§ 1-339.9 Sale as a whole or in parts

§ 1-339.10 Bond of person holding sale

§ 1-339.11 Compensation of person holding sale

§ 1-339.12 Clerk's authority to compel report or accounting; contempt proceeding

Part 2 Procedure for Public Sales of Real and Personal Property

§ 1-339.13 Public sale; order of sale

§ 1-339.13A Public sale of timber by sealed bid; appraisal; bid procedure

§ 1-339.14 Public sale; judge's approval of clerk's order of sale

§ 1-339.15 Public sale; contents of notice of sale

§ 1-339.16 Public sale; time for beginning advertisement

§ 1-339.17 Public sale; posting and publishing notice of sale of real property

§ 1-339.18 Public sale; posting notice of sale of personal property

§ 1-339.19 Public sale; exception; perishable property

§ 1-339.20 Public sale; postponement of sale

§ 1-339.21 Public sale by auction; time of sale

§ 1-339.22 Public sale by auction; continuance of uncompleted sale

§ 1-339.23 Public sale; when confirmation of sale of personal property necessary; delivery of property; bill of sale

§ 1-339.24 Public sale; report of sale; when final as to personal property

§ 1-339.25 Public sale; upset bid on real property; compliance bond

§ 1-339.26 Public sale by auction; separate upset bids when real property sold in parts; subsequent procedure

§ 1-339.27

§ 1-339.27A Ordering resale of real property after sale or upset bid

§ 1-339.28 Public sale; confirmation of sale

§ 1-339.29 Public sale; real property; deed; order for possession

§ 1-339.30 Public sale; failure of bidder to make cash deposit or to comply with bid; resale

§ 1-339.31 Public sale; report of commissioner or trustee in deed of trust

§ 1-339.32 Public sale; final report of person, other than commissioner or trustee in deed of trust

Part 3 Procedure for Private Sales of Real and Personal Property

§ 1-339.33 Private sale; order of sale

§ 1-339.34 Private sale; exception; certain personal property

§ 1-339.35 Private sale; report of sale

§ 1-339.36 Private sale; upset bid; subsequent procedure; defaulting bidder

§ 1-339.37 Private sale; confirmation

§ 1-339.38 Private sale; real property; deed; order for possession

§ 1-339.39 Private sale; personal property; delivery; bill of sale

§ 1-339.40 Private sale; final report

Article 29B Execution Sales

Part 1 General Provisions

§ 1-339.41 Definitions

§ 1-339.42 Clerk's authority to fix procedural details

§ 1-339.43 Days on which sale may be held

§ 1-339.44 Place of sale

§ 1-339.45 Presence of personal property at sale required

§ 1-339.46 Sale as a whole or in parts

§ 1-339.47 Sale to be made for cash

§ 1-339.48 Life of execution

§ 1-339.49 Penalty for selling contrary to law

§ 1-339.50 Officer's return of no sale for want of bidders; penalty

Part 2 Procedure for Sale

§ 1-339.51 Contents of notice of sale

§ 1-339.52 Posting and publishing notice of sale of real property

§ 1-339.53 Posting notice of sale of personal property

§ 1-339.54 Notice to judgment debtor of sale of real property

§ 1-339.55 Notification of Governor and Attorney General

§ 1-339.56 Exception; perishable property

§ 1-339.57 Satisfaction of judgment before sale completed

§ 1-339.58 Postponement of sale

§ 1-339.59 Procedure upon dissolution of order restraining or enjoining sale

§ 1-339.60 Time of sale

§ 1-339.61 Continuance of uncompleted sale

§ 1-339.62 Delivery of personal property; bill of sale

§ 1-339.63 Report of sale

§ 1-339.64 Upset bid on real property; compliance bond

§ 1-339.65 Separate upset bids when real property sold in parts; subsequent procedure

§ 1-339.66

§ 1-339.66A Ordering resale of real property after upset bid

§ 1-339.67 Confirmation of sale of real property

§ 1-339.68 Deed for real property sold; property subject to liens; orders for possession

§ 1-339.69 Failure of bidder to comply with bid; resale

§ 1-339.70 Disposition of proceeds of sale

§ 1-339.71 Special proceeding to determine ownership of surplus

Article 29C Validating Sections

§ 1-339.72 Validation of certain sales

§ 1-339.73 Ratification of certain sales held on days other than the day required by statute

§ 1-339.74 Sales on other days validated

§ 1-339.75 Certain sales validated

§ 1-339.76 Validation of sales when payment deferred more than two years

§ 1-339.77 Validation of certain sales confirmed prior to time prescribed by law

Article 30 Betterments

§ 1-340 Petition by claimant; execution suspended; issues found

§ 1-341 Annual value of land and waste charged against defendant

§ 1-342 Value of improvements estimated

§ 1-343 Improvements to balance rents

§ 1-344 Verdict, judgment, and lien

§ 1-345 Life tenant recovers from remainderman

§ 1-346 Value of premises without improvements

§ 1-347 Plaintiff's election that defendant take premises

§ 1-348 Payment made to court; land sold on default

§ 1-349 Procedure where plaintiff is under disability

§ 1-350 Defendant evicted, may recover from plaintiff

§ 1-351 Not applicable to suit by mortgagee

Article 31 Supplemental Proceedings

§ 1-352 Execution unsatisfied, debtor ordered to answer

§ 1-352.1 Interrogatories to discover assets

§ 1-352.2 Additional method of discovering assets

§ 1-353 Property withheld from execution; proceedings

§ 1-354 Proceedings against joint debtors

§ 1-355 Debtor leaving State, or concealing himself, arrested; bond

§ 1-356 Examination of parties and witnesses

§ 1-357 Incriminating answers not privileged; not used in criminal proceedings

§ 1-358 Disposition of property forbidden

§ 1-359 Debtors of judgment debtor may satisfy execution

§ 1-360 Debtors of judgment debtor may be summoned

§ 1-360.1 Execution on the property of debtors of judgment debtor

§ 1-361 Where proceedings instituted and defendant examined

§ 1-362 Debtor's property ordered sold

§ 1-363 Receiver appointed

§ 1-364 Filing and record of appointment; property vests in receiver

§ 1-365 Where order of appointment recorded

§ 1-366 Receiver to sue debtors of judgment debtor

§ 1-367 Reference

§ 1-368 Disobedience of orders punished as for contempt

Subchapter XI HOMESTEAD AND EXeMPTIONS

Article 32 Property Exempt from Execution

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Subchapter XII SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS

Article 33 Special Proceedings

§ 1-393 Chapter and Rules of Civil Procedure applicable to special proceedings

§ 1-394 Contested special proceedings; commencement; summons

§ 1-394.1 Special proceedings to determine authority to transfer structured settlement payment rights

§ 1-395 Return of summons

§ 1-396 When complaint filed

§ 1-397

§ 1-398 Filing time enlarged

§ 1-399

§ 1-400 Ex parte; commenced by petition

§ 1-401 Clerk acts summarily; signing by petitioners; authorization to attorney

§ 1-402 Judge approves when petitioner is infant

§ 1-403 Orders signed by judge

§ 1-404 Reports of commissioners and jurors

§ 1-405 No report set aside for trivial defect

§ 1-406 Commissioner of sale to account in sixty days

§ 1-407 Commissioner holding proceeds of land sold for reinvestment to give bond

§ 1-407.1 Bond required to protect interest of infant or incompetent

§ 1-407.2 When court may waive bond; premium paid from fund protected

§ 1-408 Action in which clerk may allow fees of commissioners; fees taxed as costs

§ 1-408.1 Clerk may order surveys in civil actions and special proceedings involving sale of land

Subchapter XIII PROVISIONAL REMEDIES

Article 34 Arrest and Bail

§ 1-409 Arrest only as herein prescribed

§ 1-410 In what cases arrest allowed

§ 1-411 Order and affidavit

§ 1-412 Undertaking before order

§ 1-413 Issuance and form of order

§ 1-414 Copies of affidavit and order to defendant

§ 1-415 Execution of order

§ 1-416 Vacation of order for failure to serve

§ 1-417 Motion to vacate order; jury trial

§ 1-418 Counter affidavits by plaintiff

§ 1-419 How defendant discharged

§ 1-420 Defendant's undertaking

§ 1-421 Defendant's undertaking delivered to clerk; exception

§ 1-422 Notice of justification; new bail

§ 1-423 Qualifications of bail

§ 1-424 Justification of bail

§ 1-425 Allowance of bail

§ 1-426 Deposit in lieu of bail

§ 1-427 Deposit paid into court; liability on sheriff's bond

§ 1-428 Bail substituted for deposit

§ 1-429 Deposit applied to plaintiff's judgment

§ 1-430 Defendant in jail, sheriff may take bail

§ 1-431 When sheriff liable as bail

§ 1-432 Action on sheriff's bond

§ 1-433 Bail exonerated

§ 1-434 Surrender of defendant

§ 1-435 Bail may arrest defendant

§ 1-436 Proceedings against bail by motion

§ 1-437 Liability of bail to sheriff

§ 1-438 When bail to pay costs

§ 1-439 Bail not discharged by amendment

Article 35 Attachment

Part 1 General Provisions

§ 1-440 Superseded by Session Laws 1947, c. 693, codified as § 1-440.1 et seq

§ 1-440.1 Nature of attachment

§ 1-440.2 Actions in which attachment may be had

§ 1-440.3 Grounds for attachment

§ 1-440.4 Property subject to attachment

§ 1-440.5 By whom order issued; when and where; filing of bond and affidavit

§ 1-440.6 Time of issuance with reference to summons or service by publication

§ 1-440.7 Time within which service of summons or service by publication must be had

§ 1-440.8 General provisions relative to bonds

§ 1-440.9 Authority of court to fix procedural details

Part 2 Procedure to Secure Attachment

§ 1-440.10 Bond for attachment

§ 1-440.11 Affidavit for attachment; amendment

§ 1-440.12 Order of attachment; form and contents

§ 1-440.13 Additional orders of attachment at time of original order; alias and pluries orders

§ 1-440.14 Notice of issuance of order of attachment when no personal service

Part 3 Execution of Order of Attachment; Garnishment

§ 1-440.15 Method of execution

§ 1-440.16 Sheriff's return

§ 1-440.17 Levy on real property

§ 1-440.18 Levy on tangible personal property in defendant's possession

§ 1-440.19 Levy on stock in corporation

§ 1-440.20 Levy on goods in warehouses

§ 1-440.21 Nature of garnishment

§ 1-440.22 Issuance of summons to garnishee

§ 1-440.23 Form of summons to garnishee

§ 1-440.24 Form of notice of levy in garnishment proceeding

§ 1-440.25 Levy upon debt owed by, or property in possession of, the garnishee

§ 1-440.26 To whom garnishment process may be delivered when garnishee is corporation

§ 1-440.27 Failure of garnishee to appear

§ 1-440.28 Admission by garnishee; setoff; lien

§ 1-440.29 Denial of claim by garnishee; issues of fact

§ 1-440.30 Time of jury trial

§ 1-440.31 Payment to defendant by garnishee

§ 1-440.32 Execution against garnishee

Part 4 Relating to Attached Property

§ 1-440.33 When lien of attachment begins; priority of liens

§ 1-440.34 Effect of defendant's death after levy

§ 1-440.35 Sheriff's liability for care of attached property; expense of care

Part 5 Miscellaneous Procedure Pending Final Judgment

§ 1-440.36 Dissolution of the order of attachment

§ 1-440.37 Modification of the order of attachment

§ 1-440.38 Stay of order dissolving or modifying an order of attachment

§ 1-440.39 Discharge of attachment upon giving bond

§ 1-440.40 Defendant's objection to bond or surety

§ 1-440.41 Defendant's remedies not exclusive

§ 1-440.42 Plaintiff's objection to bond or surety; failure to comply with order to furnish increased or new bond

§ 1-440.43 Remedies of third person claiming attached property or interest therein

§ 1-440.44 When attached property to be sold before judgment

Part 6 Procedure after Judgment

§ 1-440.45 When defendant prevails in principal action

§ 1-440.46 When plaintiff prevails in principal action

Part 7 Attachments in Justice of the Peace Courts

§§ 1-440.47 through 1-440.56 {#sec-1-440.47-through-1-440.56 omnilex-key=us-nc-statutes--chapter-1--1-440.47 through 1-440.56}

Part 8 Attachment in Other Inferior Courts

§ 1-440.57

Part 9 Superseded Sections

§§ 1-441 through 1-471 Superseded by Session Laws 1947, c. 693, codified as §§ 1-440.1 through 1-440.57 {#sec-1-441-through-1-471 omnilex-key=us-nc-statutes--chapter-1--1-441 through 1-471}

Article 36 Claim and Delivery

§ 1-472 Claim for delivery of personal property

§ 1-473 Affidavit and requisites

§ 1-474 Order of seizure and delivery to plaintiff

§ 1-474.1 Notice of hearing; waiver; permissible form of notice and waiver

§ 1-475 Plaintiff's undertaking

§ 1-476 Sheriff's duties

§ 1-477 Exceptions to undertaking; liability of sheriff

§ 1-478 Defendant's undertaking for replevy

§ 1-479 Qualification and justification of defendant's sureties

§ 1-480 Property concealed in buildings

§ 1-481 Care and delivery of seized property

§ 1-482 Property claimed by third person; proceedings

§ 1-483 Delivery of property to intervener

§ 1-484 Sheriff to return papers in 10 days

§ 1-484.1 Remedy not exclusive

Article 37 Injunction

§ 1-485 When preliminary injunction issued

§ 1-486 When solvent defendant restrained

§ 1-487 Timberlands, trial of title to

§ 1-488 When timber may be cut

§§ 1-489 through 1-492 {#sec-1-489-through-1-492 omnilex-key=us-nc-statutes--chapter-1--1-489 through 1-492}

§ 1-493 What judges have jurisdiction

§ 1-494 Before what judge returnable

§ 1-495 Stipulation as to judge to hear

§§ 1-496 through 1-497 {#sec-1-496-through-1-497 omnilex-key=us-nc-statutes--chapter-1--1-496 through 1-497}

§ 1-498 Application to extend, modify, or vacate; before whom heard

§ 1-499

§ 1-500 Restraining orders and injunctions in effect pending appeal; indemnifying bond

Article 38 Receivers

Part 1 Receivers Generally

§ 1-501 What judge appoints

§ 1-502 In what cases appointed

§ 1-502.1 Applicant for receiver to furnish bond to adverse party

§ 1-503 Appointment refused on bond being given

§ 1-504 Receiver's bond

§ 1-505 Sale of property in hands of receiver

§ 1-506

§ 1-507 Validation of sales made outside county of action

Part 2 Receivers of Corporations

§§ 1-507.1 through 1-507.11 {#sec-1-507.1-through-1-507.11 omnilex-key=us-nc-statutes--chapter-1--1-507.1 through 1-507.11}

§ 1-507.12

§ 1-507.13

§ 1-507.14

§ 1-507.15

§ 1-507.16

§ 1-507.17

§ 1-507.18

§ 1-507.19

Article 38A North Carolina Commercial Receivership Act

§ 1-507.20 Short title; definitions

§ 1-507.21 Applicability of Article and of common law

§ 1-507.22 Powers of the court

§ 1-507.23 Types of receiverships

§ 1-507.24 Appointment of receivers; receivership not a trust

§ 1-507.25 Eligibility of receiver

§ 1-507.26 Bond

§ 1-507.27 Defenses and immunities; discovery

§ 1-507.28 Powers and duties of receivers

§ 1-507.29 Receiver as lien creditor; real estate recording; subsequent sales of real estate

§ 1-507.30 Duties of debtor

§ 1-507.31 Employment and compensation of professionals

§ 1-507.32 Schedules of property and claims

§ 1-507.33 Notice

§ 1-507.34 Notices; motions; orders

§ 1-507.35 Records; interim reports; status hearings

§ 1-507.36 Removal of receivers

§ 1-507.37 Termination of receiverships; final report

§ 1-507.38 Actions by or against receiver; actions relating to receivership property

§ 1-507.39 Procedure for determining individual business debtor's exempt property

§ 1-507.40 Turnover of receivership property

§ 1-507.41 Ancillary receiverships

§ 1-507.42 Stays

§ 1-507.43 Utility service

§ 1-507.44 Receivership financing

§ 1-507.45 Executory contracts

§ 1-507.46 Use or transfer of receivership property not in ordinary course

§ 1-507.47 Abandonment of property

§ 1-507.48 Liens against after-acquired property

§ 1-507.49 Claims process

§ 1-507.50 Objection to and allowance of claims

§ 1-507.51 Priority of claims

§ 1-507.52 Interest on unsecured claims

§ 1-507.53 Distributions

§ 1-507.54 Effect of enforcement by secured party

Article 39 Deposit or Delivery of Money or Other Property

§ 1-508 Ordered paid into court

§ 1-509 Ordered seized by sheriff

§ 1-510 Defendant ordered to satisfy admitted sum

Subchapter XIV ACTIONS IN PARTICULAR CASES

Article 40 Mandamus

§§ 1-511 through 1-513 {#sec-1-511-through-1-513 omnilex-key=us-nc-statutes--chapter-1--1-511 through 1-513}

Article 41 Quo Warranto

§ 1-514 Writs of sci. fa. and quo warranto abolished

§ 1-515 Action by Attorney General

§ 1-516 Action by private person with leave

§ 1-517 Solvent sureties required

§ 1-518 Leave withdrawn and action dismissed for insufficient bond

§ 1-519 Arrest and bail of defendant usurping office

§ 1-520 Several claims tried in one action

§ 1-521 Trials expedited

§ 1-522 Time for bringing action

§ 1-523 Defendant's undertaking before answer

§ 1-524 Possession of office not disturbed pending trial

§ 1-525 Judgment by default and inquiry on failure of defendant to give bond

§ 1-526 Service of summons and complaint

§ 1-527 Judgment in such actions

§ 1-528 Mandamus to aid relator

§ 1-529 Appeal; bonds of parties

§ 1-530 Relator inducted into office; duty

§ 1-531 Refusal to surrender official papers misdemeanor

§ 1-532 Action to recover property forfeited to State

Article 42 Waste

§ 1-533 Remedy and judgment

§ 1-534 For and against whom action lies

§ 1-535 Tenant in possession liable

§ 1-536 Action by tenant against cotenant

§ 1-537 Action by heirs

§ 1-538 Judgment for treble damages and possession

Article 43 Nuisance and Other Wrongs

§ 1-538.1 Strict liability for damage to person or property by minors

§ 1-538.2 Civil liability for larceny, shoplifting, theft by employee, organized retail theft, embezzlement, obtaining property by false pretense, and other offenses

§ 1-538.3 Negligent supervision of minor

§ 1-539 Remedy for nuisance

§ 1-539.1 Damages for unlawful cutting, removal or burning of timber; misrepresentation of property lines

§ 1-539.2 Dismantling portion of building

§ 1-539.2A Damages for computer trespass

§ 1-539.2B Triple damages for injury to agricultural commodities or production systems; define value of agricultural commodities grown for educational, testing, or research purposes

§ 1-539.2C Damages for identity theft

§ 1-539.2D Civil liability for acts of terror

Article 43A Adjudication of Small Claims in Superior Court

§§ 1-539.3 through 1-539.8 {#sec-1-539.3-through-1-539.8 omnilex-key=us-nc-statutes--chapter-1--1-539.3 through 1-539.8}

Article 43B Defense of Charitable Immunity Abolished; and Qualified Immunity for Volunteers

§ 1-539.9 Defense abolished as to actions arising after September 1, 1967

§ 1-539.10 Immunity from civil liability for volunteers

§ 1-539.11 Definitions

§ 1-539.12 Immunity from civil liability for employers disclosing information

§ 1-539.13

§ 1-539.14

Article 43C Actions Pertaining to Local Units of Government

§ 1-539.15

§ 1-539.16 Notice of claims against local units of government

§ 1-539.17

§ 1-539.18

§ 1-539.19

§ 1-539.20

Article 43D Abolition of Parent-Child Immunity in Motor Vehicle Cases

§ 1-539.21 Abolition of parent-child immunity in motor vehicle cases

§ 1-539.22

§ 1-539.23

§ 1-539.24

Article 43E Affirmative Defense Based on Year 2000 Failure

§ 1-539.25

§ 1-539.26

Article 43F Immunity for Damage to Vehicle

§ 1-539.27 Immunity from civil liability for damage to railroad car, motor vehicle, trailer, aircraft, boat, or other watercraft necessary for assistance

Subchapter XV INCIDENTAL PROCEDURE IN CIVIL ACTIONS

Article 44 Compromise

§ 1-540 By agreement receipt of less sum is discharge

§ 1-540.1 Effect of release of original wrongdoer on liability of physicians and surgeons for malpractice

§ 1-540.2 Settlement of property damage claims arising from motor vehicle collisions or accidents; same not to constitute admission of liability, nor bar party seeking damages for bodily injury or death

§ 1-540.3 Advance payments

§§ 1-541 through 1-543 {#sec-1-541-through-1-543 omnilex-key=us-nc-statutes--chapter-1--1-541 through 1-543}

Article 44A Tender

§ 1-543.1 Service of order of tender; return

§ 1-543.2

§ 1-543.3

§ 1-543.4

§ 1-543.5

§ 1-543.6

§ 1-543.7

§ 1-543.8

§ 1-543.9

Article 44B Structured Settlement Protection Act

§ 1-543.10 Title

§ 1-543.11 Definitions

§ 1-543.12 Structured settlement payment rights

§ 1-543.13 Jurisdiction

§ 1-543.14 Procedure for approval of transfers

§ 1-543.15 No waiver; penalties

Article 45 Arbitration and Award

§§ 1-544 through 1-567 {#sec-1-544-through-1-567 omnilex-key=us-nc-statutes--chapter-1--1-544 through 1-567}

Article 45A Arbitration and Award

§§ 1-567.1 through 1-567.20 {#sec-1-567.1-through-1-567.20 omnilex-key=us-nc-statutes--chapter-1--1-567.1 through 1-567.20}

§ 1-567.21

§ 1-567.22

§ 1-567.23

§ 1-567.24

§ 1-567.25

§ 1-567.26

§ 1-567.27

§ 1-567.28

§ 1-567.29

Article 45B International Commercial Arbitration and Conciliation

Part 1 General Provisions

§ 1-567.30 Preamble and short title

§ 1-567.31 Scope of application

§ 1-567.32 Definitions and rules of interpretation

§ 1-567.33 Receipt of written communications or submissions

§ 1-567.33A Severability

Part 2 International Commercial Arbitration

§ 1-567.34 Waiver of right to object

§ 1-567.35 Extent of court intervention

§ 1-567.36 Venue and jurisdiction of courts

§ 1-567.37 Definition and form of arbitration agreement

§ 1-567.38 Arbitration agreement and substantive claim before court

§ 1-567.39 Interim relief and the enforcement of interim measures

§ 1-567.40 Number of arbitrators

§ 1-567.41 Appointment of arbitrators

§ 1-567.42

§ 1-567.43

§ 1-567.43A Disclosure by arbitrator

§ 1-567.44 Failure or impossibility to act

§ 1-567.45 Appointment of substitute arbitrator

§ 1-567.46 Competence of arbitral tribunal to rule on its jurisdiction

§ 1-567.47 Power of arbitral tribunal to order interim measures

§ 1-567.48 Equal treatment of parties; representation by attorney

§ 1-567.49 Determination of rules of procedure

§ 1-567.50 Place of arbitration

§ 1-567.50A Consolidation

§ 1-567.51 Commencement of arbitral proceedings

§ 1-567.52 Language

§ 1-567.53 Statements of claim and defense

§ 1-567.54 Hearings and written proceedings

§ 1-567.55 Default of a party

§ 1-567.56 Expert appointed by arbitral tribunal

§ 1-567.57 Court assistance in obtaining discovery and taking evidence

§ 1-567.58 Rules applicable to substance of dispute

§ 1-567.59 Decision making by panel of arbitrators

§ 1-567.60 Settlement

§ 1-567.61 Form and contents of award

§ 1-567.62 Termination of proceedings

§ 1-567.63 Correction and interpretation of awards; additional awards

§ 1-567.64 Modifying or vacating of awards

§ 1-567.65 Confirmation and enforcement of awards

§ 1-567.66 Applications to court

§ 1-567.67 Appeals

§ 1-567.68

§ 1-567.69

§ 1-567.70

§ 1-567.71

§ 1-567.72

§ 1-567.73

§ 1-567.74

§ 1-567.75

§ 1-567.76

§ 1-567.77

Part 3 International Commercial Conciliation

§ 1-567.78 Appointment of conciliators

§ 1-567.79 Representation

§ 1-567.80 Report of conciliators

§ 1-567.81 Confidentiality

§ 1-567.82 Stay of arbitration; resort to other proceedings

§ 1-567.83 Termination of conciliation

§ 1-567.84 Enforceability of decree

§ 1-567.85 Costs

§ 1-567.86 Effect on jurisdiction

§ 1-567.87 Immunity of conciliators and parties

§ 1-567.88 Uniformity of application and construction

§ 1-567.89 Relationship to federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act

§ 1-568

§§ 1-568.1 through 1-568.27 {#sec-1-568.1-through-1-568.27 omnilex-key=us-nc-statutes--chapter-1--1-568.1 through 1-568.27}

§ 1-569

Article 45C Revised Uniform Arbitration Act

§ 1-569.1 Definitions

§ 1-569.2 Notice

§ 1-569.3 When Article applies

§ 1-569.4 Effect of agreement to arbitrate; nonwaivable provisions

§ 1-569.5 Application for judicial relief

§ 1-569.6 Validity of agreement to arbitrate

§ 1-569.7 Motion to compel or stay arbitration

§ 1-569.8 Provisional remedies

§ 1-569.9 Initiation of arbitration

§ 1-569.10 Consolidation of separate arbitration proceedings

§ 1-569.11 Appointment of arbitrator; service as a neutral arbitrator

§ 1-569.12 Disclosure by arbitrator

§ 1-569.13 Action by majority

§ 1-569.14 Immunity of arbitrator; competency to testify; attorneys' fees and costs

§ 1-569.15 Arbitration process

§ 1-569.16 Representation by lawyer

§ 1-569.17 Witnesses; subpoenas; depositions; discovery

§ 1-569.18 Judicial enforcement of preaward ruling by arbitrator

§ 1-569.19 Award

§ 1-569.20 Change of award by arbitrator

§ 1-569.21 Remedies; fees and expenses of arbitration proceeding

§ 1-569.22 Confirmation of award

§ 1-569.23 Vacating award

§ 1-569.24 Modification or correction of award

§ 1-569.25 Judgment on award; attorneys' fees and litigation expenses

§ 1-569.26 Jurisdiction

§ 1-569.27 Venue

§ 1-569.28 Appeals

§ 1-569.29 Uniformity of application and construction

§ 1-569.30 Relationship to federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act

§ 1-569.31 Short title

Article 46 Examination Before Trial

§ 1-570

§ 1-571

§ 1-572

§ 1-573

§ 1-574

§ 1-575

§ 1-576

Article 47 Motions and Orders

§§ 1-577 through 1-584 {#sec-1-577-through-1-584 omnilex-key=us-nc-statutes--chapter-1--1-577 through 1-584}

Article 48 Notices

§§ 1-585 through 1-589 {#sec-1-585-through-1-589 omnilex-key=us-nc-statutes--chapter-1--1-585 through 1-589}

§ 1-589.1 Withholding information necessary for service on law-enforcement officer prohibited

§§ 1-590 through 1-592 {#sec-1-590-through-1-592 omnilex-key=us-nc-statutes--chapter-1--1-590 through 1-592}

Article 49 Time

§ 1-593 How computed

§ 1-594 Computation in publication

Article 50 General Provisions as to Legal Advertising

§ 1-595 Advertisement of public sales

§ 1-596 Charges for legal advertising

§ 1-597 Regulations for newspaper publication of legal notices, advertisements, etc

§ 1-598 Sworn statement prima facie evidence of qualifications; affidavit of publication

§ 1-599 Application of two preceding sections

§ 1-600 Proof of publication of notice in newspaper; prima facie evidence

§ 1-601 Certain legal advertisements validated

§ 1-602

§ 1-603

§ 1-604

Article 51 False Claims Act

§ 1-605 Short title; purpose

§ 1-606 Definitions

§ 1-607 False claims; acts subjecting persons to liability for treble damages; costs and civil penalties; exceptions

§ 1-608 Civil actions for false claims

§ 1-609 Rights of the parties to qui tam actions

§ 1-610 Award to qui tam plaintiff

§ 1-611 Certain actions barred

§ 1-612 State not liable for certain expenses

§ 1-613 Private action for retaliation action

§ 1-614 Civil investigative demand

§ 1-615 False claims procedure

§ 1-616 Remedies under other laws; severability of provisions; liberality of legislative construction; adoption of legislative history

§ 1-617 Reporting

§ 1-618 Rules

§ 1-619

§ 1-620

§ 1-621

§ 1-622

§ 1-623

§ 1-624

§ 1-625

§ 1-626

§ 1-627

§ 1-628

§ 1-629

Article 52 Limited Civil Liability of Domestic Violence Shelters and Persons Associated With the Shelters

§ 1-630 Definitions

§ 1-631 Immunity of a domestic violence shelter and any person associated with the shelter concerning torts committed on the shelter's premises

§ 1-632

§ 1-633

§ 1-634

§ 1-635

§ 1-636

§ 1-637

§ 1-638

§ 1-639

§ 1-640

Article 53 Uniform Collaborative Law Act

§ 1-641 Short title

§ 1-642 Definitions

§ 1-643 Applicability; restrictions

§ 1-644 Collaborative law participation agreement; requirements

§ 1-645 Beginning and concluding collaborative law process; tolling of time periods

§ 1-646 Proceedings pending before tribunal; status report

§ 1-647 Emergency order

§ 1-648 Approval of agreement by tribunal

§ 1-649 Disqualification of collaborative lawyer and lawyers in associated law firm

§ 1-650 Low-income parties

§ 1-651 Governmental entity as party

§ 1-652 Disclosure of information

§ 1-653 Standards of professional responsibility not affected

§ 1-654 Informed consent

§ 1-655 No liability for decision to participate

§ 1-656 Confidentiality of collaborative law communication

§ 1-657 Privilege against disclosure for collaborative law communication; admissibility; discovery

§ 1-658 Waiver and preclusion of privilege

§ 1-659 Limits of privilege

§ 1-660 Authority of tribunal in case of noncompliance

§ 1-661 Alternative dispute resolution permitted

§ 1-662 Uniformity of application and construction

§ 1-663 Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act

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