33-105. Leases or estates exceeding one year in duration. No leases, estates or interests of, in or out of lands, exceeding one year in duration, shall at any time hereafter be assigned or granted, unless it be by deed or note, in writing, signed by the party so assigning or granting the same, or their agents thereunto lawfully authorized by writing, or by act and operation of law.

History: G.S. 1868, ch. 43, § 5; Oct. 31; R.S. 1923, 33-105.