NC S88

Allows plaintiffs in small claims summary ejectment cases to request severance of monetary damage claims from ejectment claims when service of process was achieved only by first-class mail and posting to the premises.

Permits continuation of severed monetary damage claims using alias and pluries summons pursuant to Rule 4(d) of the Rules of Civil Procedure.

Allows parties to proceed pro se (without legal representation) in small claims actions and in appeals for trial de novo, notwithstanding restrictions in G.S. 84-4.

Permits agents with actual knowledge of facts to sign complaints in small claims summary ejectment and past due rent cases on behalf of plaintiffs.

Became effective October 1, 2017.