North Carolina § 1-522 - Time for bringing action.
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§ 1-522. Time for bringing action.
All actions brought by a private relator, upon the leave of the Attorney General, to try the title to an office must be brought, and a copy of the complaint served on the defendant, within ninety days after his induction into the office to which the title is to be tried; and when it appears from the papers in the cause, or is otherwise shown to the satisfaction of the court, that the summons and complaint have not been served within ninety days, it is the duty of the judge upon motion of defendant to dismiss the action at any time before the trial, at the cost of the plaintiff. History (1901, c. 519; 1903, c. 556; Rev., s. 834; C.S., s. 877.) Legal Periodicals. - For article, "Removing Local Elected Officials from Office in North Carolina," see 16 Wake Forest L. Rev. 547 (1980). For article, "Putting Amotion in Motion: Removal of an Elected Official by a Municipal Governing Body for Just Cause," see 32 Campbell L. Rev. 75 (2009).
Frequently Asked Questions About North Carolina § 1-522
What does North Carolina General Statutes § 1-522 cover?
Section 1-522 ("Time for bringing action.") 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.
How do I cite North Carolina § 1-522?
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Is this the official text of North Carolina law?
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How does North Carolina § 1-522 apply to my situation?
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