North Carolina § 1-344 - Verdict, judgment, and lien.
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§ 1-344. Verdict, judgment, and lien.
After offsetting the damages assessed for the plaintiff, and the allowances to the defendant for any improvements, the jury shall find a verdict for the balance for the plaintiff or defendant, as the case may be, and judgment shall be entered therefor according to the verdict. Any such balance due to the defendant is a lien upon the land recovered by the plaintiff until it is paid. History (1871-2, c. 147, ss. 6, 7; Code, ss. 478, 479; Rev., ss. 657, 658; C.S., s. 703.)
Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does North Carolina General Statutes § 1-344 cover?
Section 1-344 ("Verdict, judgment, and lien.") 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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