N.C. Gen. Stat. § 58-72-40: Successor bonded; official bonds considered liabilities.

The person so appointed shall give bond before the judge, and the bond so given shall in all respects be subject to the requirements of the law in relation to official bonds; and all official bonds shall be considered debts and liabilities within the meaning of G.S. 58-72-30. (1874-5, c. 120, s. 2; Code, s. 1886; Rev., s. 317; C.S., s. 331.)