N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1-339.41 : CIVIL PROCEDURE — EXECUTION — EXECUTION SALES — GENERAL PROVISIONS —339.41 - Definitions TEXT PDF (a) An execution sale is a sale of property by a sheriff or other officer made pursuant to an execution. (b) As used in this article, (1) "Sale" means an execution sale; (2) "Sheriff" means a sheriff or any officer authorized to hold an execution sale. N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1-339.41 1949, c. 719, s. 1.