N.C. Const. art. I, § 18

Court shall be open

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Article I — DECLARATION OF RIGHTS

§ 18. Court shall be open

Sec. 18. Court shall be open.

All courts shall be open; every person for an injury done him in his lands, goods, person, or reputation shall have remedy by due course of law; and right and justice shall be administered without favor, denial, or delay.

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