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NC H416
Bill
Status
Engrossed
4/10/2013
Primary Sponsor
Patricia Hurley
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AI Summary
- Increases the jurisdictional amount for small claims actions from $5,000 to $10,000
- Modifies G.S. 7A-210 to allow magistrates to hear civil actions with amounts in controversy up to $10,000
- Applies only to actions where the principal relief sought is monetary, recovery of specific personal property, summary ejectment, or combinations thereof
- Becomes effective July 1, 2013 for actions filed on or after that date
- Permits ancillary remedies such as claim and delivery without affecting small claims qualification
Legislative Description
Increase Small Claims Amount
Last Action
Ref To Com On Judiciary II
4/10/2013
Committee Referrals
Judiciary II4/10/2013
Judiciary Subcommittee A3/25/2013
Full Bill Text
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