2012 North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 161 - Register of Deeds.
Article 2 - The Duties.
Section 161-16 - Liability for failure to register.


NC Gen Stat § 161-16 (2012) What's This?

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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