North Carolina General Statutes
Article 2 - Application.
§ 17-5 - By whom application is made.

17-5. By whom application is made.
Application for the writ may be made either by the party for whose relief it is intended or by any person in his behalf. (1868-9, c. 116, s. 3; Code, s. 1625; Rev., s. 1823; C.S., s. 2207.)