North Carolina § 1-309 - Sale of land under execution.
Full text of North Carolina North Carolina General Statutes § 1-309 — Sale of land under execution., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1-309. Sale of land under execution.
Real property adjudged to be sold must be sold in the county where it lies, by the sheriff of the county or by a referee appointed by the court for that purpose; and thereupon the sheriff or referee must execute a conveyance to the purchaser, which conveyance shall be effectual to pass the rights and interests of the parties adjudged to be sold. History (C.C.P., s. 259; Code, s. 443; Rev., s. 622; C.S., s. 671.)
Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does North Carolina General Statutes § 1-309 cover?
Section 1-309 ("Sale of land under execution.") 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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