§ 1-306. Enforcement as of course. - North Carolina Statutes

§1‑306.  Enforcement as of course.

The party in whose favorjudgment is given, and in case of his death, his personal representatives dulyappointed, may at any time after the entry of judgment proceed to enforce it byexecution, as provided in this Article; provided, however, that no executionupon any judgment which requires the payment of money or the recovery ofpersonal property may be issued at any time after ten years from the date ofthe rendition thereof; but this proviso shall not apply to any execution issuedsolely for the purpose of enforcing the lien of a judgment upon any homestead,which has or shall hereafter be allotted within the ten years from the date ofrendition of judgment, or any judgment directing the payment of alimony. (C.C.P.,s. 255; Code, s. 437; Rev., s. 619; C.S., s. 667; 1927, c. 24; 1935, c. 98.)