Bill Text: NC H1123 | 2010 | Regular Session | Amended


Bill Title: Abolish Alienation of Affection/Crim. Conv

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 4-0)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2009-04-07 - Ref to the Com on Ways and Means/Broadband Connectivity, if favorable, Judiciary I [H1123 Detail]

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 2009

H                                                                                                                                                    1

HOUSE BILL 1123

 

 

Short Title:        Abolish Alienation of Affection/Crim. Conv.

(Public)

Sponsors:

Representatives Insko, Wray (Primary Sponsors);  Harrison and Jackson.

Referred to:

Ways and Means/Broadband Connectivity, if favorable, Judiciary I.

April 7, 2009

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED

AN ACT to abolish the civil actions of ALIENATION of affection and CRIMINAL CONVERSATION.

The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:

SECTION 1.  Chapter 52 of the General Statutes is amended by adding a new section to read:

"§ 52‑13.  Abolition of alienation of affection cause of action.

The common‑law cause of action for alienation of affection of a spouse is abolished."

SECTION 2.  Chapter 52 of the General Statutes is amended by adding a new section to read:

"§ 52‑14.  Abolition of criminal conversation cause of action.

The common‑law cause of action for criminal conversation is abolished."

SECTION 3.  This act is effective when it becomes law. This act does not affect cases pending when the act becomes law.

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