§ 1-46 – Periods prescribed.

1-46. Periods prescribed. The periods prescribed for the commencement of actions, other than for the recovery of real property, are as set forth in this Article. (C.C.P., s. 30; Code, s. 151; Rev., s. 390; C.S., s. 436.)

§ 1-46.1 – Twelve years.

1-46.1. Twelve years. Within 12 years an action – (1) No action for the recovery of damages for personal injury, death, or damage to property based upon or arising out of any alleged defect or any failure in relation to a product shall be brought more than 12 years after the date of initial purchase […]

§ 1-47 – Ten years.

1-47. Ten years. Within ten years an action – (1) Upon a judgment or decree of any court of the United States, or of any state or territory thereof, from the date of its entry. No such action may be brought more than once, or have the effect to continue the lien of the original […]

§ 1-48 – Transferred to § 1-54, subdivision (6), by Session Laws 1951, c837, s2.

1-48. Transferred to 1-54, subdivision (6), by Session Laws 1951, c. 837, s. 2.

§ 1-49 – Seven years.

1-49. Seven years. Within seven years an action – (1) Repealed by Session Laws 1961, c. 115, s. 1. (2) By a creditor of a deceased person against his personal or real representative, within seven years next after the qualification of the executor or administrator and his making the advertisement required by law for creditors […]

§ 1-50 – Six years.

1-50. Six years. (a) Within six years an action – (1) Repealed by Session Laws 1997-297, s. 1. (2) Against an executor, administrator, collector, or guardian on his official bond, within six years after the auditing of his final account by the proper officer, and the filing of the audited account as required by law. […]

§ 1-51 – Five years.

1-51. Five years. Within five years – (1) No suit, action or proceeding shall be brought or maintained against a railroad company owning or operating a railroad for damages or compensation for right-of-way or use and occupancy of any lands by the company for use of its railroad unless the action or proceeding is commenced […]

§ 1-52 – Three years.

1-52. Three years. Within three years an action – (1) Upon a contract, obligation or liability arising out of a contract, express or implied, except those mentioned in the preceding sections or in G.S. 1-53(1). (1a) Upon the official bond of a public officer. (2) Upon a liability created by statute, either state or federal, […]

§ 1-53 – Two years.

1-53. Two years. Within two years – (1) An action against a local unit of government upon a contract, obligation or liability arising out of a contract, express or implied. Unless otherwise provided by law, if the preceding sentence of this subsection would bar commencement of a cause of action arising out of a contract […]

§ 1-54 – One year.

1-54. One year. Within one year an action or proceeding – (1) Repealed by Session Laws 1975, c. 252, s. 5. (2) Upon a statute, for a penalty or forfeiture, where the action is given to the State alone, or in whole or in part to the party aggrieved, or to a common informer, except […]

§ 1-54.1 – Sixty days.

1-54.1. Two months. Within two months an action contesting the validity of any ordinance adopting or amending a zoning map conditional zoning district rezoning request under Article 7 of Chapter 160D of the General Statutes. Such an action accrues upon adoption of such ordinance or amendment. As used herein, the term two months shall be […]

§ 1-55 – Six months.

1-55. Six months. Within six months an action – (1) Upon a contract, transfer, assignment, power of attorney or other instrument transferring or affecting unearned salaries or wages, or future earnings, or any interest therein, whether said instrument be under seal or not under seal. The above period of limitations shall commence from the date […]