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N.C.G.S. § 1-536

Action by tenant against cotenant.

Effective date
2026-08-08
Last verified
2026-08-09
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Where a joint tenant or a tenant in common commits waste, an action lies against him at the instance of his cotenant or joint tenant. (13 Edw. I, c. 22; R.C., c. 116, s. 4; Code, s. 627; Rev., s. 856; C.S., s. 891.)

Reviewed 2026-08-09 · source_verified