28A-18-4. Service on or appearance of one binds all.
In actions against personal representatives or collectors, they are all to be considered as one person, representing the decedent; and if the summons is served on one or more, but not all, the plaintiff may proceed against those served, and if the plaintiff recovers, judgment may be entered against all. (1868-9, c. 113, s. 81; Code, s. 1508; Rev., s. 161; C.S., s. 165; 1973, c. 1329, s. 3; 2011-344, s. 4.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 28A - Administration of Decedents' Estates
Article 18 - Actions and Proceedings.
§ 28A-18-1 - Survival of actions to and against personal representative.
§ 28A-18-2 - Death by wrongful act of another; recovery not assets.
§ 28A-18-3 - To sue or defend in representative capacity.
§ 28A-18-4 - Service on or appearance of one binds all.
§ 28A-18-5 - When creditors may sue on claim; execution in such action.
§ 28A-18-6 - Service by publication on executor without bond.