1-58. Suits for penalties.
Where a penalty is imposed by any law, and it is not provided to what person the penalty is given, it may be recovered, for his own use, by anyone who sues for it. When a penalty is allowed by statute, and it is not prescribed in whose name suit therefor may be commenced, suit must be brought in the name of the State. (R.C., c. 35, ss. 47, 48; Code, ss. 1212, 1213; Rev., ss. 401, 402; C.S., s. 447.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
§ 1-57 - Real party in interest; grantees and assignees.
§ 1-59 - Suit for penalty, plaintiff may reply fraud to plea of release.
§ 1-60 - Suit on bonds; defendant may plead satisfaction.
§ 1-62 - Action by purchaser under judicial sale.
§ 1-69.1 - Unincorporated associations and partnerships; suit by or against.
§ 1-72 - Persons jointly liable.
§ 1-72.1 - Procedure to assert right of access.