When a claim is placed in the hands of any sheriff or coroner for collection, and he does not use due diligence in collecting the same, he shall be liable for the full amount of the claim notwithstanding the debtor may have been at all times and is then able to pay the amount thereof.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 58-76-30
Officer liable for negligence in collecting debt
1844, c. 64; R.C., c. 78, s. 3; 1869-70, c. 169, s. 12; Code, s. 1888; Rev., s. 286; C.S., s. 359; 1973, c. 108, s. 62.
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