GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA
SESSION 2001
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HOUSE BILL 548

 
 
Short Title:	Abolish Alien. Affect./Crim. Conv.	()	
Sponsors:	Representatives Fitch, Michaux;  McAllister and Insko.	
Referred to:	Judiciary III.	
March 12, 2001

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT to abolish the civil actions of alienation of affection and criminal conversation.

The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
SECTION 1.  Chapter 52 of the General Statutes is amended by adding a new section to read:
"§ 52-13.  Abolition of alienation of affection cause of action.
The common-law cause of action for alienation of affection is abolished."
SECTION 2.  Chapter 52 of the General Statutes is amended by adding a new section to read:
"§ 52-14.  Abolition of criminal conversation cause of action.
The common-law cause of action for criminal conversation is abolished."
SECTION 3.  This act is effective when it becomes law. This act does not affect cases pending when the act becomes law.