North Carolina § 120-10 - 7. Petitions.
Full text of North Carolina North Carolina General Statutes § 120-10 — 7. Petitions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 120-10. 7. Petitions.
Filing. - A written petition shall be filed by the contestant with the clerk within 40 days following the date of service of the notice of intent. The petition shall set forth the facts and arguments supporting the case of the contestant. A contestee may file a written reply to the petition within five days following its service on the contestee. Affidavits. - No affidavit may be made a part of, or filed in support of, a petition or reply thereto unless the affidavit has previously been filed with the clerk, pursuant to the written stipulation of the parties or their counsel, on or before the date established by G.S. 120-10.6 for the completion of the taking of depositions by the proponent of the affidavit. History (2005-3, s. 2.)
Frequently Asked Questions About North Carolina § 120-10
What does North Carolina General Statutes § 120-10 cover?
Section 120-10 ("7. Petitions.") 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 § 120-10?
A common citation format is "North Carolina General Statutes § 120-10" (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?
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How does North Carolina § 120-10 apply to my situation?
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