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N.C.G.S. § 1-535

Tenant in possession liable.

Effective date
2026-08-08
Last verified
2026-08-09
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Where a tenant for life or years grants his estate to another, and still continues in the possession of the lands, tenements, or hereditaments, an action lies against the said tenant for life or years. (11 Hen. VI, c. 5; R.C., c. 116, s. 2; Code, s. 626; Rev., s. 855; C.S., s. 890.)

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