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Home » US Law » 2022 North Carolina General Statutes » Chapter 38 - Boundaries

§ 38-1 – Special proceeding to establish.

38-1. Special proceeding to establish. The owner of land, any of whose boundary lines are in dispute, may establish any of such lines by special proceedings in the superior court of the county in which the land or any part thereof is situated. (1893, c. 22; Rev., s. 325; C.S., s. 361.)

§ 38-2 – Occupation sufficient ownership.

38-2. Occupation sufficient ownership. The occupation of land constitutes sufficient ownership for the purposes of this Chapter. (1893, c. 22; 1903, c. 21; Rev., s. 326; C.S., s. 362.)

§ 38-3 – Procedure.

38-3. Procedure. (a) Petition; Summons; Hearing. – The owner shall file his petition under oath stating therein facts sufficient to constitute the location of such line as claimed by him and making defendants all adjoining owners whose interest may be affected by the location of said line. The clerk shall thereupon issue summons to the […]

§ 38-4 – Surveys in disputed boundaries.

38-4. Surveys in disputed boundaries. (a) When in any action or special proceeding pending in the superior court the boundaries of lands are drawn in question, the court may, if deemed necessary, order a survey of the lands in dispute, in accordance with the boundaries and lines expressed in each party’s titles, and such other […]