North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 28A. Administration of Decedents' Estates § 28A-17-6. Adverse claimant to be heard; procedure

When the real property sought to be sold, or any interest therein, is claimed by another person, such claimant may be made a party to the proceeding, and in any event may become a party upon the claimant's own motion. When an issue of law or fact is joined between the parties, the procedure shall be as prescribed for other special proceedings.