58-62-81. Stay of proceedings; reopening default judgments.
All proceedings in which the insolvent insurer is a party in any court in this State shall be stayed 180 days from the date an order of liquidation, rehabilitation, or conservation is final to permit proper legal action by the Association on any matters germane to its powers or duties. As to a judgment under any decision, order, verdict or finding based on default, the Association may apply to have the judgment set aside by the same court that made the judgment and may defend against such suit on the merits. (1991, c. 681, s. 56; 2018-120, s. 1.1(m).)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Article 62 - Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Association.
§ 58-62-21 - Coverage and limitations.
§ 58-62-26 - Creation of the Association.
§ 58-62-31 - Board of directors.
§ 58-62-36 - Powers and duties of the Association.
§ 58-62-46 - Plan of operation.
§ 58-62-51 - Duties and powers of the Commissioner.
§ 58-62-56 - Prevention of delinquencies.
§ 58-62-61 - Miscellaneous provisions.
§ 58-62-66 - Examination of the Association; annual report.
§ 58-62-77 - Actions not precluded.
§ 58-62-81 - Stay of proceedings; reopening default judgments.
§ 58-62-86 - Prohibited advertisement of Article in insurance sales; notice to policyholders.
§ 58-62-95 - Use of deposits made by impaired or insolvent insurer.