North Carolina Statutes

Chapter 17 Habeas Corpus

§ 17-17 Liability of judge refusing attachment

If any judge willfully refuses to grant the writ of attachment, as provided for in G.S. 17‑16, he shall be liable to impeachment, and moreover shall forfeit to the party aggrieved twenty‑ five hundred dollars ($2,500). (1870‑1, c. 221, s. 2; Code, s. 1638; Rev., s. 1835; C.S., s. 2219.)

Sections:  Previous  17-10  17-11  17-12  17-13  17-14  17-15  17-16  17-17  17-18  17-19  17-20  17-21  17-22  17-23  17-24  Next