US Lawyer Database

§ 146-59 – Time for registering grants or copies extended.

146-59. Time for registering grants or copies extended. The time for the registration of grants issued by the State of North Carolina, or copies of such grants duly certified by the Secretary of State under his official seal, be and the same hereby is extended for a period of two years from January 1, 1927, […]

§ 146-61 – Civil action to vacate grant.

146-61. Civil action to vacate grant. When any person claiming title to lands under a grant or patent from the King of Great Britain, any of the lords proprietors of North Carolina, or from the State of North Carolina, shall consider himself aggrieved by any grant or patent issued or made since July 4, 1776, […]

§ 146-62 – Judgment recorded in Secretary of State's office.

146-62. Judgment recorded in Secretary of State’s office. If, upon verdict or demurrer, the court believe that the patent or grant was made against law or obtained by fraud, surprise, or upon untrue suggestions, it may vacate the same; and a copy of such judgment, after being recorded at large, shall be filed by the […]

§ 146-63 – Action by State to vacate grants.

146-63. Action by State to vacate grants. An action may be brought by the Attorney General in the name of the State for the purpose of vacating or annulling letters patent granted by the State, in the following cases: (1) When he has reason to believe that such letters patent were obtained by means of […]

§ 146-64 – Definitions.

146-64. Definitions. As used in this Chapter: (1) "Acquired lands" means all State lands, title to which has been acquired by the State or by any State agency by purchase, devise, gift, condemnation, or adverse possession. (2) "Escheated lands" means all State lands, title to which has been acquired by escheat. (3) "Land" means real […]

§ 146-65 – Exemptions from Chapter.

146-65. Exemptions from Chapter. This Chapter does not apply to any of the following: (1) The acquisition of highway rights-of-way, borrow pits, or other interests or estates in land acquired for the same or similar purposes, or to the disposition thereof, by the Board of Transportation or the North Carolina Turnpike Authority. (2) The North […]

§ 146-53 – Irregular entries validated.

146-53. Irregular entries validated. Wherever persons have, prior to January 1, 1883, irregularly entered lands and have paid the fees required by law to the Secretary of State, and have obtained grants for such lands duly executed, the title to the lands shall not be affected by reason of such irregular entries; and the grants […]

§ 146-54 – Grant signed by deputy Secretary of State validated.

146-54. Grant signed by deputy Secretary of State validated. Where State grants have heretofore been issued and the name of the Secretary of State has been affixed thereto by his deputy or chief clerk, or by anyone purporting to act in such capacity, such grants are hereby declared valid; but nothing herein contained shall interfere […]