North Carolina § 1-412 - Undertaking before order.
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§ 1-412. Undertaking before order.
Before making the order the court or judge shall require a written undertaking on the part of the plaintiff of at least one hundred dollars ($100.00), with sufficient surety, payable to the defendant, to the effect that if the defendant recovers judgment the plaintiff will pay all damages which he sustains by reason of the arrest, not exceeding the sum specified in the undertaking. History (C.C.P., s. 152; 1868-9, c. 277, s. 7; Code, s. 294; Rev., s. 730; C.S., s. 770.) Cross References. - As to giving the bond of a surety company as surety, see G.S. 58-73-5 .
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What does North Carolina General Statutes § 1-412 cover?
Section 1-412 ("Undertaking before order.") 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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