2011 North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 40A Eminent Domain.
Article 3 - Condemnation by Public Condemnors.
40A-46. Time for filing answer; failure to answer.
40A‑46. Time for filing answer; failure to answer.
Any person named in and served with a complaint containing a declaration of taking shall have 120 days from the date of service thereof to file answer. Failure to answer within said time shall constitute an admission that the amount deposited is just compensation and shall be a waiver of any further proceeding to determine just compensation; in such event the judge shall enter final judgment in the amount deposited and order disbursement of the money deposited to the owner. Provided, however, at any time prior to the entry of the final judgment the judge may, for good cause shown and after notice to the condemnor extend the time for filing answer for 30 days. (1981, c. 919, s. 1.)
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