North Carolina § 1-405 - No report set aside for trivial defect.
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§ 1-405. No report set aside for trivial defect.
No report or return made by any commissioners may be set aside and sent back to them or others for a new report because of any defect or omission not affecting the substantial rights of the parties, but the defect or omission may be amended by the court, or by the commissioners with permission of the court. History (1868-9, c. 93, s. 7; Code, s. 289; Rev., s. 724; C.S., s. 764.)
Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does North Carolina General Statutes § 1-405 cover?
Section 1-405 ("No report set aside for trivial defect.") 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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