Cuthrell v. Camden County

Both the deed of trust and the old age assistance lien are by law required to be recorded. G.S. 161-22; G.S. 108-30.1. It is conceded by all parties that “priority” in this case means priority of recordation. “. . . (N)o instrument shall be deemed to be properly registered until the same has been properly indexed . . .” G.S. 161-22. Indexing of deeds is an essential part of registration, and the indexing of judgments is an essential part of docketing. Cotton Co. v. Hobgood, 243 N.C. 227, 90 S.E. 2d 541; Story v. Slade, 199 N.C. 596, 155 S.E. 256; Fowle v. Ham, 176 N.C. 12, 96 S.E. 639; Ely v.…