North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 23: Debtor and Creditor.
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Article 1 - Assignments for Benefit of Creditors. [HTML] [RTF] |
G.S. 23-1 | § 23-1. Debts mature on execution of assignment; no preferences. | [HTML] [RTF] |
G.S. 23-2 | § 23-2. Trustee to file schedule of property. | [HTML] [RTF] |
G.S. 23-3 | § 23-3. Trustee to recover property conveyed fraudulently or in preference. | [HTML] [RTF] |
G.S. 23-4 | § 23-4. Substitute for incompetent trustee appointed in special proceeding. | [HTML] [RTF] |
G.S. 23-5 | § 23-5. Insolvent trustee removed unless bond given; substitute appointed. | [HTML] [RTF] |
G.S. 23-6 | § 23-6. Trustee removed on petition of creditors; substitute appointed. | [HTML] [RTF] |
G.S. 23-7 | § 23-7. Substituted trustee to give bond. | [HTML] [RTF] |
G.S. 23-8 | § 23-8. Only perishable property sold within ten days of registration. | [HTML] [RTF] |
G.S. 23-9 | § 23-9. Creditors to file verified claims with clerk; false swearing misdemeanor. | [HTML] [RTF] |
G.S. 23-10 | § 23-10. Priority of payments by trustee. | [HTML] [RTF] |
G.S. 23-11 | § 23-11. Trustee to account quarterly; final account in twelve months. | [HTML] [RTF] |
G.S. 23-12 | § 23-12. Trustee violating duties guilty of misdemeanor. | [HTML] [RTF] |
Article 2 - Petition of Insolvent for Assignment for Creditors. [HTML] [RTF] |
G.S. 23-13 | § 23-13. Petition; schedule; inventory; affidavit. | [HTML] [RTF] |
G.S. 23-14 | § 23-14. Clerk to give notice of petition. | [HTML] [RTF] |
G.S. 23-15 | § 23-15. Order of discharge and appointment of trustee. | [HTML] [RTF] |
G.S. 23-16 | § 23-16. Terms and effect of order of discharge. | [HTML] [RTF] |
G.S. 23-17 | § 23-17. Suggestion of fraud by opposing creditor. | [HTML] [RTF] |
Article 3 - Trustee for Estate of Debtor Imprisoned for Crime. [HTML] [RTF] |
G.S. 23-18 | § 23-18. Persons who may apply for trustee for imprisoned debtor. | [HTML] [RTF] |
G.S. 23-19 | § 23-19. Superior court appoints; copy of sentence to be produced. | [HTML] [RTF] |
G.S. 23-20 | § 23-20. Duties of trustee; accounting; oath. | [HTML] [RTF] |
G.S. 23-21 | § 23-21. Court may appoint several trustees. | [HTML] [RTF] |
G.S. 23-22 | § 23-22. Court may remove trustee and appoint successor. | [HTML] [RTF] |
Article 4 - Discharge of Insolvent Debtors. [HTML] [RTF] |
G.S. 23-23 | § 23-23. Insolvent debtor's oath. | [HTML] [RTF] |
G.S. 23-24 | § 23-24. Persons imprisoned for nonpayment of costs in criminal cases. | [HTML] [RTF] |
G.S. 23-25 | § 23-25. Petition; before whom; notice; service. | [HTML] [RTF] |
G.S. 23-26 | § 23-26. Warrant issued for prisoner. | [HTML] [RTF] |
G.S. 23-27 | § 23-27. Proceeding on application. | [HTML] [RTF] |
G.S. 23-28 | § 23-28. Suggestion of fraud. | [HTML] [RTF] |
G.S. 23-29 | § 23-29. Persons taken in arrest and bail proceedings, or in execution. | [HTML] [RTF] |
G.S. 23-30 | § 23-30. When petition may be filed. | [HTML] [RTF] |
G.S. 23-30.1 | § 23-30.1. Provisional release. | [HTML] [RTF] |
G.S. 23-31 | § 23-31. Petition; contents; verification. | [HTML] [RTF] |
G.S. 23-32 | § 23-32. Notice; length of notice and to whom given. | [HTML] [RTF] |
G.S. 23-33 | § 23-33. Who may suggest fraud. | [HTML] [RTF] |
G.S. 23-34 | § 23-34. Where no suggestion of fraud, discharge granted. | [HTML] [RTF] |
G.S. 23-35 | § 23-35. Continuance granted for cause. | [HTML] [RTF] |
G.S. 23-36 | § 23-36. Where fraud in issue, discharge only after trial. | [HTML] [RTF] |
G.S. 23-37 | § 23-37. If fraud found, debtor imprisoned. | [HTML] [RTF] |
G.S. 23-38 | § 23-38. Effect of order of discharge. | [HTML] [RTF] |
Article 5 - General Provisions under Articles 2, 3, and 4. [HTML] [RTF] |
G.S. 23-39 | § 23-39. Superior or district court tries issue of fraud. | [HTML] [RTF] |
G.S. 23-40 | § 23-40. Insolvent released on giving bond. | [HTML] [RTF] |
G.S. 23-41 | § 23-41. Surety in bond may surrender principal. | [HTML] [RTF] |
G.S. 23-42 | § 23-42. Creditor liable for jail fees. | [HTML] [RTF] |
G.S. 23-43 | § 23-43. False swearing; penalty. | [HTML] [RTF] |
G.S. 23-44 | § 23-44. Powers of trustees hereunder. | [HTML] [RTF] |
G.S. 23-45 | § 23-45. Jail bounds. | [HTML] [RTF] |
Article 6 - Practice in Insolvency and Certain Other Proceedings. [HTML] [RTF] |
G.S. 23-46 | § 23-46. Unlawful to solicit claims of creditors in proceedings. | [HTML] [RTF] |
G.S. 23-47 | § 23-47. Violation of preceding section a misdemeanor. | [HTML] [RTF] |
Article 7 - Bankruptcy of Taxing, etc., Districts, Counties, Cities, Towns and Villages. [HTML] [RTF] |
G.S. 23-48 | § 23-48. Local units authorized to avail themselves of provisions of bankruptcy law. | [HTML] [RTF] |