North Carolina § 1-536 - Action by tenant against cotenant.
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§ 1-536. Action by tenant against cotenant.
Where a joint tenant or a tenant in common commits waste, an action lies against him at the instance of his cotenant or joint tenant. History (13 Edw. I, c. 22; R.C., c. 116, s. 4; Code, s. 627; Rev., s. 856; C.S., s. 891.) Legal Periodicals. - For article, "A Spouse's Right to Control Assets During Marriage: Is North Carolina Living in the Middle Ages?", see 18 Campbell L. Rev. 203 (1996).
Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 1-536 ("Action by tenant against cotenant.") 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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