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Contract Law Forfeiture In North Carolina
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Forfeiture is broadly defined as the loss of property for failing to obey the law, and that property is generally lost to the state. A person may have a vested interest in property to be forfeit in two ways: In personum jurisdiction and in rem jurisdiction.
Forfeiture is the loss of any property without compensation as a result of defaulting on contractual obligations, or as a penalty for illegal conduct.
To start forfeiture proceedings the freeholder must inform the leaseholder that a breach of the terms of the lease has been committed and that the leaseholder has the opportunity to resolve the said breach. If the breach is not resolved, the freeholder can start court proceedings to recover possession.
Forfeit or forfeiture means losing a right, privilege, or property without compensation as a consequence of violating the law, breaching a legal obligation , failing to perform a contractual obligation or condition , or neglecting a legal duty .
A breach of contract occurs when one party fails to fulfill their obligations under the terms of an agreement. In North Carolina, a contract is a legally binding agreement between two or more parties, and any deviation from the agreed terms can result in a breach.
Civil forfeiture is independent of any criminal case, and because of this, the forfeiture action may be filed before indictment, after indictment, or even if there is no indictment. Likewise, civil forfeiture may be sought in cases in which the owner is criminally acquitted of the underlying crimes ...
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