North Carolina § 1-440 - 17. Levy on real property.

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§ 1-440. 17. Levy on real property.

In order to make a levy on real property, the sheriff need not go upon the land or take control over it, but he Shall make an endorsement upon the order of attachment or shall attach thereto a statement showing that he thereby levies upon the defendant's interest in the real property described in such endorsement or statement, describing the real property in sufficient detail to identify it clearly, and Shall, as promptly as practicable, certify such levy, and the names of the parties to the action, to the clerk of the superior court of the county in which the land lies. Upon receipt of the sheriff's certificate, the clerk shall docket the levy, as provided by G.S. 1-440.33. History (1947, c. 693, s. 1.)

Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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Section 1-440 ("17. Levy on real property.") 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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