§ 1-112. Defense without bond.
§1‑112. Defense without bond.
(a) The undertakingprescribed in G.S. 1‑111 is not necessary if an attorney practicing inthe court where the action is pending certifies to the court in writing that hehas examined the case of the defendant and is of the opinion that the plaintiffis not entitled to recover; and if the defendant also files an affidavitstating that he is unable to give and is not worth the amount of theundertaking in any property whatsoever.
(b) An undertakingshall not be required in any summary ejectment action brought pursuant toArticles 3 or 7 of Chapter 42 of the General Statutes. (1869‑70,c. 193; Code, s. 237; Rev., s. 454; C.S., s. 496; 1997‑473, s. 2.)