North Carolina § 1-55 - Six months.
Full text of North Carolina North Carolina General Statutes § 1-55 — Six months., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1-55. Six months.
Within six months an action - Upon a contract, transfer, assignment, power of attorney or other instrument transferring or affecting unearned salaries or wages, or future earnings, or any interest therein, whether said instrument be under seal or not under seal. The above period of limitations shall commence from the date of the execution of such instrument. For the wrongful conversion or sale of leaf tobacco in an auction tobacco warehouse during the regular season for auction sales of tobacco in such warehouse. This paragraph shall not apply to actions for the wrongful conversion or sale of leaf tobacco which was stolen from the lawful owner or possessor thereof. For wrongful discharge or demotion because of proceedings under the North Carolina Workers' Compensation Act as prohibited by G.S. 97-6.1. History (C.C.P., s. 36; Code, s. 157; Rev., s. 398; C.S., s. 444; 1931, c. 168; 1943, c. 642, s. 2; 1969, c. 1001, s. 1; 1979, c. 738, s. 2; 1991, c. 636, s. 3.) Local Modification. - Cleveland, Rutherford: 1933, c. 167. Legal Periodicals. - For note on workers' compensation and retaliatory discharge, see 58 N.C.L. Rev. 629 (1980).
Frequently Asked Questions About North Carolina § 1-55
What does North Carolina General Statutes § 1-55 cover?
Section 1-55 ("Six months.") 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 § 1-55?
A common citation format is "North Carolina General Statutes § 1-55" (North Carolina). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of North Carolina law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the North Carolina official source linked on this page or consult a licensed North Carolina attorney.
How does North Carolina § 1-55 apply to my situation?
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