2010 North Carolina Code
Chapter 23 Debtor and Creditor.
Article 4 - Discharge of Insolvent Debtors.
23-32. Notice; length of notice and to whom given.


NC Gen Stat § 23-32 What's This?

23‑32. Notice; length of notice and to whom given.

Twenty days notice of the time and place at which the petition will be filed, together with a copy of such petition and the account annexed thereto, shall be personally served by such debtor on the creditor or creditors at whose suit he is arrested or imprisoned, and such other creditors as the debtor may choose, or their personal representatives or attorneys. If the person to be notified reside out of the State, and has no agent or attorney in the State, the notice may be served on the officer having the claim to collect, or by two weekly publications in any newspaper in the State. (1773, c. 100, s. 8, P.R.; R.C., c. 59, ss. 3, 20; 1868‑9, c. 162, s. 14; Code, s. 2955; Rev., s. 1923; C.S., s. 1640.)

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