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2011 North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 161 Register of Deeds.
Article 2 - The Duties.
161-16. Liability for failure to register.

Universal Citation:
NC Gen Stat § 161-16
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161‑16. Liability for failure to register.

In case of his failure to register any deed or other instrument within the time and in the manner required by G.S. 161‑15, the register shall be liable, in an action on his official bond, to the party injured by such delay. (1868, c. 35, s. 10; Code, s. 3660; Rev., s. 2659; C.S., s. 3555.)

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