120-10.11. Judicial proceedings abated.
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, upon the initiation of a contest under this Article, any judicial proceedings involving either the contestant or the contestee encompassing the issues set forth in the notice of intent or an answer thereto concerning the election that is the subject of the contest shall abate. The clerk shall file a copy of the notice of intent and final determination with the court in any judicial proceeding pending prior to the filing of the notice of intent. (2005-3, s. 2.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 120 - General Assembly
§ 120-10.1 - Contesting a seat.
§ 120-10.3 - Initiating a contest.
§ 120-10.4 - Answering a notice of intent.
§ 120-10.5 - Filings and service.
§ 120-10.8 - Referral to committee.
§ 120-10.9 - Basis for decision.
§ 120-10.11 - Judicial proceedings abated.
§ 120-10.12 - Determination of house not reviewable.