§ 1-26. New promise must be in writing. - North Carolina Statutes

§1‑26.  New promise must be in writing.

No acknowledgment or promiseis evidence of a new or continuing contract, from which the statutes oflimitations run, unless it is contained in some writing signed by the party tobe charged thereby; but this section does not alter the effect of any paymentof principal or interest. (C.C.P., s. 51; Code, s. 172; Rev., s. 371; C.S., s.416.)