North Carolina Statutes
§ 1-139 — Burden of proof of contributory negligence
North Carolina § 1-139
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Bluebook
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1-139 (2026).
Text
A party asserting the defense of contributory negligence has the burden of proof of such defense. (1887, c. 33; Rev., s. 483; C.S., s. 523; 1967, c. 954, s. 3.) §§ 1-140 through 1-142. Repealed by Session Laws 1967, c. 954, s.
4.§§ 1-143 through 1-147. Repealed by Session Laws 1967, c. 954, s. 4.
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Legislative History
(1887, c. 33; Rev., s. 483; C.S., s. 523; 1967, c. 954, s. 3.)
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North Carolina § 1-139, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/nc/1/1-139.