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(a) Report.--The commissioners shall file a report of their proceedings in the office of the clerk of superior court within 90 days after the last commissioner receives a notice of appointment. The report shall be signed by at least two commissioners and shall describe particularly the real property or parcels of real property apportioned, the share apportioned to each cotenant in severalty, and any owelty charged. The clerk of the superior court may, for good cause shown, extend the time for filing the report for an additional period not exceeding 60 days. At the time of filing, the commissioners shall serve a copy of the report on all the parties.
(b) Map.--The commissioners may employ a disinterested professional land surveyor to prepare a map of the real property showing the quantity, courses, and distances of each share. If a map is prepared, the map shall accompany and form a part of the report of the commissioners.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 46A. Partition § 46A-55. Report of commissioners; contents; filing and service; extension; map - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nc/chapter-46a-partition/nc-gen-st-sect-46a-55/
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