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N.C.G.S. § 23-37

If fraud found, debtor imprisoned.

Effective date
2026-08-08
Last verified
2026-08-09
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If, on the trial, the jury finds that there is any fraud or concealment, the judgment shall be that the debtor be imprisoned until a full and fair disclosure and account of all his money, property or effects be made by the debtor. (1822, c. 1131, s. 4, P.R.; 1835, c. 12; R.C., c. 59, s. 14; 1868-9, c. 162, s. 20; Code, s. 2961; Rev., s. 1928; C.S., s. 1645.)

Reviewed 2026-08-09 · source_verified