52-9. Effect of absolute divorce decree on certificate failing to comply with 52-6.
Whenever it appears that, since the execution of a contract between a husband and wife in which the certificate of acknowledgment thereof fails to comply with the requirements of G.S. 52-6, a valid decree of absolute divorce between said husband and wife has been rendered, no action shall be maintained by her or anyone claiming under her for the recovery of the possession of, or to establish title to any interest in any property described in such contract unless such action is commenced within seven years after such decree of absolute divorce has become final or unless such action is commenced before January 1, 1978, whichever date is earlier. (1957, c. 1260; 1965, c. 878, s. 1; 1977, c. 375, s. 14.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 52 - Powers and Liabilities of Married Persons
§ 52-1 - Property of married persons secured.
§ 52-2 - Capacity to contract.
§ 52-3 - Married person may insure spouse's life.
§ 52-4 - Earnings and damages.
§ 52-5 - Torts between husband and wife.
§ 52-5.1 - Tort actions between husband and wife arising out of acts occurring outside State.
§ 52-8 - Validation of contracts failing to comply with provisions of former § 52-6.
§ 52-9 - Effect of absolute divorce decree on certificate failing to comply with § 52-6.
§ 52-10 - Contracts between husband and wife generally; releases.
§ 52-10.1 - Separation agreements.
§ 52-10.2 - Resumption of marital relations defined.
§ 52-11 - Antenuptial contracts and torts.
§ 52-12 - Postnuptial crimes and torts.
§ 52-13 - Procedures in causes of action for alienation of affection and criminal conversation.