§ 156-115. Warranty in deed runs to purchaser who pays assessment. - North Carolina Statutes

§ 156‑115. Warranty in deed runs to purchaser who pays assessment.

Where the land assessed by drainage commissioners under the provisionsof this Article has been purchased since the making of the assessment by apurchaser for value without notice under a deed of general warranty, and saidpurchaser pays to the sheriff the amount of said drainage assessment, which isa lien on the land purchased, then such purchaser who pays the said drainageassessment shall have a right of action against the warrantor of his titleunder the covenant of general warranty contained in his deed for the recoveryof the amount paid. (1919, c. 282, s.3; C.S., s. 5371.)