Galligan v. Smith

MALLARD, Chief Judge.

G.S. 1-25, repealed by the General Assembly in 1967 effective 1 January 1970, read as follows:

“New action within one year after nonsuit, etc. — If an action is commenced within the time prescribed therefor, and the plaintiff is nonsuited, or a judgment therein reversed on appeal, or is arrested, the plaintiff or, if he dies and the cause of action survives, his heir or representative may commence a new action within one year after such nonsuit, reversal, or arrest of judgment, if the costs in the original action have been paid by the plaintiff before the commencement of…