North Carolina § 39-9 - Absence of wife's acknowledgment does not affect deed as to husband.
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§ 39-9. Absence of wife's acknowledgment does not affect deed as to husband.
When an instrument purports to be signed by a husband and wife the instrument may be ordered registered, if the acknowledgment of the husband is duly taken, but no such instrument shall be the act or deed of the wife unless proven or acknowledged by her according to law. History (1889, c. 235, s. 8; 1901, c. 637; Rev., s. 954; C.S., s. 999; 1945, c. 73, s. 6.) Cross References. - For provision that clerk of superior court pass on certificate of acknowledgment and order registration, see G.S. 47-14 . For repeal of laws requiring private examination of married women, see G.S. 47-14.1 .
Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 39-9 ("Absence of wife's acknowledgment does not affect deed as to husband.") 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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