§ 28A-6-4. Right to contest appointment; procedure. - North Carolina Statutes

§28A‑6‑4.  Right to contest appointment; procedure.

Prior to the issuance ofletters, any interested person may, by written objection filed with the clerkof superior court, with notice to the applicant, contest the issuance ofletters of administration or letters testamentary to such applicant. After anobjection has been duly filed, the clerk of superior court shall conduct ahearing and determine whether letters shall issue to the applicant. Appeal maybe taken from the order of the clerk as in a special proceeding. (C.C.P.,s. 462; Code, s. 1382; Rev., s. 27; C.S., s. 29; 1973, c. 1329, s. 3; 1975, c.300, s. 2.)