North Carolina § 84-9 - Unlawful for anyone except attorney to appear for creditor in insolvency and certain other proceedings.
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§ 84-9. Unlawful for anyone except attorney to appear for creditor in insolvency and certain other proceedings.
It shall be unlawful for any corporation, or any firm or other association of persons other than a law firm, or for any individual other than an attorney duly licensed to practice law, to appear for another in any bankruptcy or insolvency proceeding, or in any action or proceeding for or growing out of the appointment of a receiver, or in any matter involving an assignment for the benefit of creditors, or to present or vote any claim of another, whether under an assignment or transfer of such claim or in any other manner, in any of the actions, proceedings or matters hereinabove set out. History (1931, c. 208, s. 2.) Cross References. - As to unlawful solicitation of claims of creditors in insolvency, etc., proceedings, see G.S. 23-46 .
Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does North Carolina General Statutes § 84-9 cover?
Section 84-9 ("Unlawful for anyone except attorney to appear for creditor in insolvency and certain other proceedings.") 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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