§ 28A-18-8. Action to continue, though letters revoked. - North Carolina Statutes

§28A‑18‑8.  Action to continue, though letters revoked.

In case the letters of apersonal representative or collector are revoked, pending an action to which heis a party, the adverse party may, notwithstanding, continue the action againsthim in order to charge him personally. If such party does not elect so to do,within six months after notice of such revocation, the action may be continuedagainst the successor of the personal representative or collector in theadministration of the estate, in the same manner as in case of death. (1868‑9,c. 113, s. 85; Code, s. 1514; Rev., s. 165; C.S., s. 169; 1973, c. 1329, s. 3.)