North Carolina § 39-23 - 9A. Governing law.
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§ 39-23. 9A. Governing law.
In this section, the following rules determine a debtor's location: A debtor who is an individual is located at the individual's principal residence. A debtor that is an organization and has only one place of business is located at its place of business. A debtor that is an organization and has more than one place of business is located at its chief executive office. A claim for relief in the nature of a claim for relief under this Article is governed by the local law of the jurisdiction in which the debtor is located when the transfer is made or the obligation is incurred. History (2015-23, s. 1.)
Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 39-23 ("9A. Governing law.") 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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