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North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 28A. Administration of Decedents' Estates § 28A-18-1. Survival of actions to and against personal representative

Current as of January 01, 2020 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

(a) Upon the death of any person, all demands whatsoever, and rights to prosecute or defend any action or special proceeding, existing in favor of or against such person, except as provided in subsection (b) hereof, shall survive to and against the personal representative or collector of the person's estate.

(b) The following rights of action in favor of a decedent do not survive:

(1) Causes of action for libel and for slander, except slander of title;

(2) Causes of action for false imprisonment;

(3) Causes of action where the relief sought could not be enjoyed, or granting it would be nugatory after death.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 28A. Administration of Decedents' Estates § 28A-18-1. Survival of actions to and against personal representative - last updated January 01, 2020 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nc/chapter-28a-administration-of-decedents-estates/nc-gen-st-sect-28a-18-1/

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