North Carolina § 44A-22 - Priority of liens upon funds.
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§ 44A-22. Priority of liens upon funds.
Liens upon funds perfected under this Article have priority over all other interests or claims theretofore or thereafter created or suffered in the funds by the person against whose interest the lien upon funds is asserted, including, but not limited to, liens arising from garnishment, attachment, levy, judgment, assignments, security interests, and any other type of transfer, whether voluntary or involuntary. Any person who receives payment from an obligor in bad faith with knowledge of a lien upon funds shall take such payment subject to the lien upon funds. History (1971, c. 880, s. 1; 2005-229, s. 1.) Legal Periodicals. - For article, "Mechanics' Liens for the Improvement of Real Property: Recent Developments in Perfection, Enforcement and Priority," see 12 Wake Forest L. Rev. 283 (1976).
Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Carolina § 44A-22
What does North Carolina General Statutes § 44A-22 cover?
Section 44A-22 ("Priority of liens upon funds.") 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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