North Carolina § 15-149 - Description in bill for larceny of money.

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§ 15-149. Description in bill for larceny of money.

In every indictment in which it is necessary to make any averment as to the larceny of any money, or United States treasury note, or any note of any bank whatsoever, it is sufficient to describe such money, or treasury note, or bank note, simply as money, without specifying any particular coin, or treasury note, or bank note; and such allegation, so far as regards the description of the property, shall be sustained by proof of any amount of coin, or treasury note, or bank note, although the particular species of coin, of which such amount was composed, or the particular nature of the treasury note, or bank note, shall not be proven. History (1876-7, c. 68; Code, s. 1190; Rev., s. 3251; C.S., s. 4619.)

Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does North Carolina General Statutes § 15-149 cover?

Section 15-149 ("Description in bill for larceny of money.") 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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