58-76-20. Officer unlawfully detaining money liable for damages.
When money received as aforesaid is unlawfully detained by any of said officers, and the same is sued for in any mode whatever, the plaintiff is entitled to recover, besides the sum detained, damages at the rate of twelve per centum (12%) per annum from the time of detention until payment. (1819, c. 1002, s. 2, P.R.; R.C., c. 78, s. 9; 1868-9, c. 169; Code, s. 1890; Rev., s. 284; C.S., s. 357.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Article 76 - Actions on Bonds.
§ 58-76-1 - Bonds in actions payable to court officer may be sued on in name of State.
§ 58-76-5 - Liability and right of action on official bonds.
§ 58-76-10 - Complaint must show party in interest; election to sue officer individually.
§ 58-76-15 - Summary remedy on official bond.
§ 58-76-20 - Officer unlawfully detaining money liable for damages.
§ 58-76-25 - Evidence against principal admissible against sureties.
§ 58-76-30 - Officer liable for negligence in collecting debt.