50-59. Court; jurisdiction; other definitions.
(a) The term "court" means a court of competent jurisdiction of this State. Making an agreement in this State described in G.S. 50-42 or any agreement providing for arbitration in this State or under its laws confers jurisdiction on the court to enforce the agreement under this Article and to enter judgment on an award under the agreement.
(b) The term "person" means an individual, corporation, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, limited liability company, association, joint venture, government, governmental subdivision, agency or instrumentality, public corporation, or any other legal or commercial entity. (1999-185, s. 1; 2005-187, s. 17.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 50 - Divorce and Alimony
Article 3 - Family Law Arbitration Act.
§ 50-41 - Purpose; short title.
§ 50-42 - Arbitration agreements made valid, irrevocable, and enforceable.
§ 50-42.1 - Nonwaivable provisions.
§ 50-43 - Proceedings to compel or stay arbitration.
§ 50-44 - Interim relief and interim measures.
§ 50-45 - Appointment of arbitrators; rules for conducting the arbitration.
§ 50-45.1 - Disclosure by arbitrator.
§ 50-46 - Majority action by arbitrators.
§ 50-48 - Representation by attorney.
§ 50-49 - Witnesses; subpoenas; depositions; court assistance.
§ 50-52 - Change of award by arbitrators.
§ 50-53 - Confirmation of award.
§ 50-55 - Modification or correction of award.
§ 50-57 - Orders or judgments on award.
§ 50-58 - Applications to the court.
§ 50-59 - Court; jurisdiction; other definitions.