Construction Litigation in North Carolina
This page covers construction litigation as it applies in North Carolina — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what construction litigation protects generally, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern construction litigation in North Carolina
North Carolina state law
- Invalid AgreementsNC 22B § 22B-1
Cited in 19 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Motor Vehicle Dealers and Manufacturers Licensing LawNC 20 § 20-305
Cited in 14 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Lis PendensNC 1 § 1-116
Cited in 12 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Civil Actions and ProceedingsNC 6 § 6-21.7
Cited in 6 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Judicial ProceedingsNC 36C § 36C-2-203
Cited in 3 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Insurers Supervision, Rehabilitation, and LiquidationNC 58 § 58-30-1
Cited in 2 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Federal law
- Davis-Bacon Act
Requires payment of locally prevailing wages on federally funded construction projects. Codified at 40 U.S.C. §§ 3141–3148.
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for construction litigation in North Carolina.
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.
Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.