North Carolina § 1-181 - Requests for special instructions.
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§ 1-181. Requests for special instructions.
Requests for special instructions to the jury must be - In writing, Entitled in the cause, and Signed by counsel submitting them. Such requests for special instructions must be submitted to the trial judge before the judge's charge to the jury is begun. However, the judge may, in his discretion, consider such requests regardless of the time they are made. Written requests for special instructions shall, after their submission to the judge, be filed as a part of the record of the same. History (C.C.P., s. 239; Code, s. 415; Rev., s. 538; C.S., s. 565; 1951, c. 837, s. 6.) Cross References. - For similar provisions, see G.S. 1A-1 , Rule 51. Legal Periodicals. - For article discussing North Carolina jury instructions practice, see 52 N.C.L. Rev. 719 (1974).
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What does North Carolina General Statutes § 1-181 cover?
Section 1-181 ("Requests for special instructions.") 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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