North Carolina § 35A-1313 - Clerk may direct application of funds; purchasers and mortgagees protected.
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§ 35A-1313. Clerk may direct application of funds; purchasers and mortgagees protected.
In all cases conducted under this Article it shall be competent for the court, in its discretion, to direct the application of funds arising from a sale or mortgage of such property in such manner as may appear necessary or expedient for the protection of the interest of the mentally incompetent spouse: Provided, however, this section shall not be construed as requiring a purchaser or any other party advancing money on the property to see to the proper application of such money, but such purchaser or other party shall acquire title unaffected by the provisions of this section. History (1935, c. 59, s. 4; 1987, c. 550, s. 2.)
Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does North Carolina General Statutes § 35A-1313 cover?
Section 35A-1313 ("Clerk may direct application of funds; purchasers and mortgagees protected.") 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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