North Carolina § 16-2 - Players and betters competent witnesses.
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§ 16-2. Players and betters competent witnesses.
No person shall be excused or incapacitated from confessing or testifying touching any money or property, or thing in action, so wagered, bet or staked, or lent for such purpose, by reason of his having won, played, bet or staked upon any game, lot or chance, casualty, or unknown or contingent event aforesaid; but the confession or testimony of such person shall not be used against him, in any criminal prosecution, on account of such betting, wagering or staking. History (R.C., c. 51, s. 3; Code, s. 2843; Rev., s. 1688; C.S., s. 2143.) Cross References. - As to rule of evidence generally that defendant is not compellable to testify, see G.S. 8-54. As to exception with reference to testimony as to gambling, etc., see also G.S. 8-55.
Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does North Carolina General Statutes § 16-2 cover?
Section 16-2 ("Players and betters competent witnesses.") 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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