§ 162-13. To receipt for process. - North Carolina Statutes

Article 3.

Duties of Sheriff.

§ 162‑13.  To receipt for process.

Every sheriff or coroner shall, when requested, give his receipt forall original and mesne process placed in his hands for execution, to the partysuing out the same, his agent or attorney; and such receipt shall be admissibleas evidence of the facts therein stated, against such officer and his sureties,in any suit between the party taking the receipt and such officer and hissureties. (1848, c. 97; R.C.,c. 105, s. 18; Code, s. 2081; Rev., s. 2816; C.S., s. 3935; 1995, c. 379, s.14(d).)