North Carolina § 1-62 - Action by purchaser under judicial sale.
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§ 1-62. Action by purchaser under judicial sale.
Anyone given possession under a judicial sale confirmed, where the title is retained as a security for the price, is the legal owner of the property for all purposes of bringing suits for injuries thereto, after the day of sale, by trespass or wrongful possession, in the same manner as if the title had been conveyed to him on day of sale, unless restrained by some order of the court directing the sale; and the suit brought is under the control of the court ordering the sale. History (1858-9, c. 50; Code, s. 942; Rev., s. 403; C.S., s. 448.)
Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does North Carolina General Statutes § 1-62 cover?
Section 1-62 ("Action by purchaser under judicial sale.") 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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