Did you know it was against the law in North Carolina  for unmarried people to live together?  Well, actually the 201 year old law has been challenged and on July 19th it was struck down.

According to the story, in 2004 a Pender County, NC dispatcher who was living with her boyfriend was told by her boss, the sheriff, to either marry the boyfriend or make him move out and if not;  she would lose her job.  She quit her job and filed a law suit.  Last week, she had her day in court.  

How many people do you think were in violation of this North Carolina law? 

 
This post has been included in North Carolina Real Estate News

6 Comments on NC Law Prohibits Unmarried Couples Living Together

JUL
26
2007
Hello Cynthia,
WOW!  That is news to me but I do know there are lots of old laws on the books that are not enforced any more.  Thanks for a tidbit.
9:51am • #1
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Thanks for commenting, there's no telling what is against the law that we don't know about!  
1:28pm • #2

There are more dumb laws of Florida than you can imagine. Here's one...

Law Summary

The state constitution allows for freedom of speech, a trial by jury, and pregnant pigs to not be confined in cages.

Full text of the Law

Pregnant_PigNo. 10 Constitutional Amendment Article X, Section 19
Ballot Title: Animal Cruelty Amendment: Limiting Cruel and Inhumane Confinement of Pigs During Pregnancy

Ballot Summary:

Inhumane treatment of animals is a concern of Florida citizens; to prevent cruelty to animals as recommended by The Humane Society of the United States, no person shall confine a pig during pregnancy in a cage, crate, or other enclosure, or tether a pregnant pig, on a farm so that the pig is prevented from turning around freely, except for veterinary purposes and during the prebirthing period; provides definitions, penalties, and an effective date.

8:37pm • #3
AUG
01
2007
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Cynthia,

This is too funny!  It is truly amazing how many outdated laws remain on the books!

Lucky :)

6:35am • #5
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Hi Lucky,
Isn't it though?  Maybe our legislatures should spend more time reviewing old laws instead of writing new ones.  Thanks for coming by, you are welcome here anytime.
6:38am • #6


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