North Carolina § 7A-251 - Appeal from clerk to judge.
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§ 7A-251. Appeal from clerk to judge.
In all matters properly cognizable in the superior court division which are heard originally before the clerk of superior court, appeals lie to the judge of superior court having jurisdiction from all orders and judgments of the clerk for review in all matters of law or legal inference, in accordance with the procedure provided in Chapter 1 of the General Statutes. In all matters properly cognizable in the district court division which are heard originally before the clerk of superior court, appeals lie to the judge of district court having jurisdiction from all orders and judgments of the clerk for review in all matters of law or legal inference, in accordance with the procedure provided in Chapter 1 of the General Statutes. History (1965, c. 310, s. 1; 1995, c. 88, s. 8.) Cross References. - As to appeals and transfers from the clerk, see G.S. 1-301.1 et seq.
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Section 7A-251 ("Appeal from clerk to judge.") 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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