1-521. Trials expedited.
All actions to try the title or right to any State, county or municipal office shall stand for trial at the next session of court after the summons and complaint have been served for 30 days, regardless of whether issues were joined more than 10 days before the session; and it is the duty of the judge to expedite the trial of these actions and to give them precedence over all others, civil or criminal. It is unlawful to appropriate any public funds to the payment of counsel fees in any such action. (1874-5, c. 173; Code, s. 616; 1901, c. 42; Rev., s. 833; C.S., s. 876; 1947, c. 781; 1971, c. 381, s. 12.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
§ 1-514 - Writs of scifaand quo warranto abolished.
§ 1-515 - Action by Attorney General.
§ 1-516 - Action by private person with leave.
§ 1-517 - Solvent sureties required.
§ 1-518 - Leave withdrawn and action dismissed for insufficient bond.
§ 1-519 - Arrest and bail of defendant usurping office.
§ 1-520 - Several claims tried in one action.
§ 1-522 - Time for bringing action.
§ 1-523 - Defendant's undertaking before answer.
§ 1-524 - Possession of office not disturbed pending trial.
§ 1-525 - Judgment by default and inquiry on failure of defendant to give bond.
§ 1-526 - Service of summons and complaint.
§ 1-527 - Judgment in such actions.
§ 1-528 - Mandamus to aid relator.
§ 1-529 - Appeal; bonds of parties.
§ 1-530 - Relator inducted into office; duty.