North Carolina § 43-4 - Examiners appointed by clerk.
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§ 43-4. Examiners appointed by clerk.
The clerk of the superior court of each county shall appoint three or more examiners of titles, who shall be licensed attorneys-at-law, residing in the State of North Carolina. They shall qualify by taking oath before the clerk to faithfully discharge the duties of such office, which oath shall be filed in the office of the clerk. The term of office shall be two years. Examiners of titles shall have and exercise the jurisdiction and perform the duties hereinafter prescribed, and receive the fees herein provided. They shall not appear in or have any connection with any proceeding instituted under the provisions of this Chapter, and they shall be subject to removal at will by such clerk or judge of the superior court. History (1913, c. 90, s. 3; 1917, c. 63; C.S., s. 2380.)
Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does North Carolina General Statutes § 43-4 cover?
Section 43-4 ("Examiners appointed by clerk.") 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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