§ 161-16. Liability for failure to register.
§ 161‑16. Liability for failure to register.
In case of his failure to register any deed or other instrument withinthe time and in the manner required by G.S. 161‑15, the register shall beliable, in an action on his official bond, to the party injured by such delay. (1868, c. 35, s. 10; Code, s. 3660; Rev., s. 2659;C.S., s. 3555.)