Sample Claim Statement With Negligence In Mecklenburg
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Anyone who is 18 years of age or older has the right to start a lawsuit in the North Carolina court system. If the lawsuit is for a claim of $10,000 or less (this amount can vary by county), it can be brought into Small Claims Court, which is available in every county.
You are required to file your Answer with the Clerk of Court and send a copy to the Plaintiff. You may serve your Answer by delivering a copy to the Plaintiff or by mailing it to the Plaintiff's last known address.
After judgment is given in Small Claims Court, both the plaintiff and the defendant have the right to appeal the Magistrate's decision. An appeal allows either side to get a new trial in District Court. This means you will have to present your evidence and witnesses again.
You are required to file your Answer with the Clerk of Court and send a copy to the Plaintiff. You may serve your Answer by delivering a copy to the Plaintiff or by mailing it to the Plaintiff's last known address.
In a Nutshell It's important to respond to (or answer) the lawsuit. You do this by filing official paperwork with the court. Be sure to address every point in the complaint, raise any defenses you have, and file the paperwork within the time frame provided.
B) Service of an original summons, without extension, after 60 days from issuance, is untimely and may be challenged as improper.
You are required to file your Answer with the Clerk of Court and send a copy to the Plaintiff. You may serve your Answer by delivering a copy to the Plaintiff or by mailing it to the Plaintiff's last known address.
