Application for the writ shall be made in writing, signed by the applicant –

(1) To any one of the justices or judges of the appellate division.

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Terms Used In North Carolina General Statutes 17-6

  • Appellate: About appeals; an appellate court has the power to review the judgement of another lower court or tribunal.
  • in writing: may be construed to include printing, engraving, lithographing, and any other mode of representing words and letters: Provided, that in all cases where a written signature is required by law, the same shall be in a proper handwriting, or in a proper mark. See North Carolina General Statutes 12-3
  • Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.

(2) To any one of the superior court judges, either during a session or in vacation. (1868-9, c. 116, s. 4; Code, s. 1626; Rev., s. 1824; C.S., s. 2208; 1969, c. 44, s. 41; 1971, c. 528, s. 2.)