Terms Used In North Carolina General Statutes 1-223

  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.

In an action brought by or against a married person, judgment may be given against such married person for costs or damages or both, to be levied and collected solely out of such married person’s separate estate or property. (Rev., s. 563; C.S., s. 603; 1977, c. 545.)