North Carolina § 162-14 - Duty to execute process.
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§ 162-14. Duty to execute process.
Every sheriff, by himself or his lawful deputies, shall execute and make due return of all writs and other process to him legally issued and directed, within his county or upon any river, bay or creek adjoining thereto, or in any other place where he may lawfully execute the same. History (1777, c. 218, s. 5, P.R.; 1821, c. 1110, P.R.; R.C., c. 105, s. 17; 1874, c. 33; Code, s. 2079; 1899, c. 25; Rev., s. 2817; C.S., s. 3936; 1973, c. 108, s. 98; 1983, c. 670, s. 8.) Cross References. - As to service of process and return, see G.S. 1A-1 , Rule 4. As to failure to return process or making false return, see G.S. 14-242. As to penalty for false return to writ of habeas corpus, see G.S. 17-27. As to execution of summons, order of judgment, see G.S. 162-16. As to liability of outgoing sheriff for unexecuted process, see G.S. 162-17. Local Modification. - Bertie, Martin: 2008-79, s. 1. Legal Periodicals. - For a survey of 1977 law on torts, see 56 N.C.L. Rev. 1136 (1978).
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What does North Carolina General Statutes § 162-14 cover?
Section 162-14 ("Duty to execute process.") 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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