North Carolina § 1-26 - New promise must be in writing.
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§ 1-26. New promise must be in writing.
No acknowledgment or promise is evidence of a new or continuing contract, from which the statutes of limitations run, unless it is contained in some writing signed by the party to be charged thereby; but this section does not alter the effect of any payment of principal or interest. History (C.C.P., s. 51; Code, s. 172; Rev., s. 371; C.S., s. 416.) Cross References. - As to particular contracts requiring writing, see G.S. 22-1 et seq. Legal Periodicals. - For comment on this section, see 13 N.C.L. Rev. 57 (1935). For comment on application of statute of limitations to promise of grantee assuming mortgage or deed of trust, see 43 N.C.L. Rev. 966 (1965). For article, "The Regulation of Contractual Change: A Guide to No Oral Modification Clauses for North Carolina Lawyers," see 81 N.C.L. Rev. 2239 (2003).
Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does North Carolina General Statutes § 1-26 cover?
Section 1-26 ("New promise must be in writing.") is part of the North Carolina General Statutes, the codified statutory law of North Carolina. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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