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North Carolina has one trial court called County Court.

Venue is the power of the court to hear the case.

You must always serve the summons and complaint by personal service in order to obtain “service” on the defendant.

For most, if not all discovery methods, the responding party must serve their answers or responses within 30 days unless they have been served with the summons and complaint.

Subject Matter Jurisdiction refers to the power of the court to hear particular matters.

A settlement is a resolution by the parties of their dispute without the necessity of trial.

Pre-filing requirements are those steps you take before meeting with the client so you understand the law of the case.

There are only 2 sources of law, Constitutions and Statutes.

Certificate of Service need only list one of the defendants, if there is more than one.

The court has the power bring together, different parties in one lawsuit so that all claims can be decided.