North Carolina § 164-3 - Repeal not to affect rights accrued or suits commenced.
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§ 164-3. Repeal not to affect rights accrued or suits commenced.
The repeal of the statutes described in G.S. 164-2 shall not affect any act done, any right accruing, accrued or established, or any action or proceeding had or commenced in any case before the time when such repeal shall take effect, but the proceedings in any such case shall be conformed, when necessary, to the provisions of the General Statutes of North Carolina.
Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Carolina § 164-3
What does North Carolina General Statutes § 164-3 cover?
Section 164-3 ("Repeal not to affect rights accrued or suits commenced.") 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 § 164-3?
A common citation format is "North Carolina General Statutes § 164-3" (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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