North Carolina § 1-18 - Disability of marriage.
Full text of North Carolina North Carolina General Statutes § 1-18 — Disability of marriage., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1-18. Disability of marriage.
In any action in which the defense of adverse possession is relied upon, the time computed as constituting such adverse possession shall not include any possession had against a feme covert during coverture prior to February 13, 1899. History (1899, c. 78, ss. 2, 3; Rev., s. 363; C.S., s. 408.) Cross References. - For constitutional provision concerning property of married women, see N. C. Const., Art. X, § 4. As to status of married women in civil actions and with reference to property in general, see G.S. 52-1 . Legal Periodicals. - For discussion of this section, see 2 N.C.L. Rev. 181 (1924).
Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 1-18 ("Disability of marriage.") 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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