6-14. Civil action by and against State officers.
In all civil actions depending, or which may be instituted, by any of the officers of the State, or which have been or shall be instituted against them, when any such action is brought or defended pursuant to the advice of the Attorney General, and the same is decided against such officers, the cost thereof shall be paid by the State Treasurer upon properly drawn warrants. (1874-75, c. 154; Code, s. 3373; Rev., s. 1260; C.S., s. 1237; 1971, c. 269, s. 4.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 6 - Liability for Court Costs
Article 2 - When State Liable for Costs.
§ 6-13 - Civil actions by the State; joinder of private party.
§ 6-14 - Civil action by and against State officers.
§ 6-15 - Actions by State for private persons, etc.