Whenever a surety, or his representative, shall pay the debt of his deceased principal, the claim thus accruing shall have such priority in the administration of the assets of the principal as had the debt before its payment. (1829, c. 23; R.C., c. 110, s. 4; Code, s. 2096; Rev., s. 2843; C.S., s. 3964.)

Terms Used In North Carolina General Statutes 26-4

  • Assets: (1) The property comprising the estate of a deceased person, or (2) the property in a trust account.