North Carolina Statutes
Chapter 17 Habeas Corpus
§ 17-20 Liability of judge refusing precept
If any judge refuses to grant the precept provided for in G.S. 17‑19, 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. 3; Code, s. 1641; Rev., s. 1838; C.S., s. 2222.)
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