Interest Owed (if any)
Principal Amount Owed
Total Amount Owed
Name And Address Of Defendant 1 Individual Corporation
Name And Address Of Defendant 2
Individual Corporation
Other: (specify)
For conversion (describe property)
(Over)
For a Worthless Check (attach a copy of the check)
On An Account (attach a copy of the account)
For Goods Sold And Delivered Between
For Money Lent
On a Promissory Note
(attach copy)
Interest Rate
Interest Rate
Interest Rate
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
In The General Court Of Justice
District Court Division-Small Claims
County
COMPLAINT
FOR MONEY OWED
G.S. 7A-216, 7A-232
The defendant is a resident of the county named above.
VERSUS
Signature Of Plaintiff Or AttorneyDate
The defendant owes me the amount listed for the following reason:
I demand to recover the total amount listed above, plus interest and reimbursement for court costs.
$
$
$
(check one below)
Ending Date
2.
1.
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Name And Address Of Plaintiff
County
County
County
Name And Address Of Plaintiff's Attorney
Telephone No.
Telephone No.
Telephone No.
Date From Which Interest Due
Beginning Date
Interest Rate
Date From Which Interest Due
Date From Which Interest Due
D
ate Of Note
File No.
Name Of Plaintiff Or Attorney (Type Or Print)
The PLAINTIFF must file a small claim action in the county where at least
one of the defendants resides.
The PLAINTIFF cannot sue in small claims court for more than $10,000.00.
This amount may be lower, depending on local judicial order. If the amount
is lower, it may be any amount between $5,000.00 and $10,000.00, as
determined by the chief district court judge of the judicial district.
INSTRUCTIONS TO PLAINTIFF OR DEFENDANT
1.
2.
The PLAINTIFF must show the complete name and address of the
defendant to ensure service on the defendant. If there are two defendants
and they reside at different addresses, the plaintiff must include both
addresses. The plaintiff must determine if the defendant is a corporation
and sue in the complete corporate name. If the business is not a
corporation, the plaintiff must determine the owner's name and sue the
owner.
The P
LAINTIFF may serve the defendant(s) by mailing a copy of the
summons and complaint by registered or certified mail, return receipt
requested, addressed to the party to be served or by paying the costs to
have the sheriff serve the summons and complaint. If certified or
registered mail is used, the plaintiff must prepare and file a sworn
statement with the Clerk of Superior Court proving service by certified
mail and must
attach to that statement the postal receipt showing that the
letter was accepted.
The PLAINTIFF must pay advance court costs at the time of filing this
Complaint. In the event that judgment is entered in favor of the plaintiff,
court costs may be charged against the defendant.
3.
4.
5.
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6.
7.
8.
9.
The DEFENDANT may file a written answer, making defense to the
claim, in the office of the Clerk of Superior Court. This answer
should be accompanied by a copy for the plaintiff and be filed no
later than the time set for trial. The filing of the answer DOES NOT
relieve the defendant of the need to appear before the magistrate to
assert the defendant's defense.
Whether or not an answer is filed, the PLAINTIFF must appear
before the magistrate.
The PLAINTIFF or the DEFENDANT may appeal the magistrate's
decision in this case. To appeal, notice must be given in open court
when the judgment is rendered, or notice may be given in writing to
the Clerk of Superior Court within ten (10) days after the judgment is
rendered. If notice is given in writing, the appealing party must also
serve written notice of appeal on all other parties. The appealing
party must PAY to the Clerk of Superior Court the costs of court for
appeal within twenty (20) days after the judgment is rendered.
This form is supplied in order to expedite the handling of small
claims. It is designed to cover the most common claims.
The Clerk or magistrate cannot advise you about your
case or assist you in completing this form. If you
have any questions, you should consult an attorney.
10.
File No.
Plainti(s)
Date(s) Subsequent Summons(es) Issued
Name And Address Of Defendant 2
Telephone No. Of Defendant 2
Name And Address Of Defendant 1
Telephone No. Of Defendant 1
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
County
In The General Court Of Justice
District Court Division - Small Claims
TO TO
(Over)
MAGISTRATE SUMMONS
ALIAS AND PLURIES SUMMONS (ASSESS FEE)
Defendant(s)
Date Original Summons Issued
G.S. 1A-1, Rule 4; 7A-217, -232
VERSUS
Location Of Court
Name And Address Of Plainti Or Plainti’s Attorney
Signature
Date Issued
Deputy CSC
Assistant CSC
Clerk Of Superior Court
Date Of Trial Time Of Trial
AM PM
IMPORTANT! You have been sued! These papers are legal documents, DO NOT throw these papers out!
You may want to talk with a lawyer about your case as soon as possible, and, if needed, speak with
someone who reads English and can translate these papers!
¡IMPORTANTE! ¡Se ha entablado un proceso civil en su contra! Estos papeles son documentos legales.
¡NO TIRE estos papeles!
¡Puede querer consultar con un abogado lo antes posible acerca de su caso y, de ser necesario, hablar
con alguien que lea inglés y que pueda traducir estos documentos!
A Small Claim Action Has Been Commenced Against You!
You are notied to appear before the magistrate at the specied date, time, and location of trial listed below. You will have the opportunity
at the trial to defend yourself against the claim stated in the attached complaint.
You may le a written answer, making defense to the claim, in the oce of the Clerk of Superior Court at any time before the time set for
trial.
If you fail to appear and defend against the proof oered, the magistrate may enter a judgment against you.
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I certify that this summons and a copy of the complaint were received and served as follows:
RETURN OF SERVICE
By delivering to the defendant named above a copy of the summons and complaint.
By leaving a copy of the summons and complaint at the dwelling house or usual place of abode of the defendant named above with a
person of suitable age and discretion then residing therein, who is named below.
As the defendant is a corporation, service was eected by delivering a copy of the summons and complaint to the person named
below.
DEFENDANT 1
Date Served Name Of DefendantTime Served
AM PM
Name And Address Of Person With Whom Copy Left (if corporation, give title of person copy left with)
By delivering to the defendant named above a copy of the summons and complaint.
By leaving a copy of the summons and complaint at the dwelling house or usual place of abode of the defendant named above with a
person of suitable age and discretion then residing therein, who is named below.
As the defendant is a corporation, service was eected by delivering a copy of the summons and complaint to the person named
below.
Name And Address Of Person With Whom Copy Left (if corporation, give title of person copy left with)
Other manner of service
(specify)
Defendant WAS NOT served for the following reason:
DEFENDANT 2
Other manner of service
(specify)
Defendant WAS NOT served for the following reason:
Service was made by mailing by rst class mail a copy of the summons and complaint to the defendant(s) and
by posting a copy of the summons and complaint at the following premises:
Name(s) Of The Defendant(s) Served By Posting
Date Served
Address Of Premises Where Posted
Signature Of Deputy Sheri Making Return
Service Fee
Date Received
Date Of Return
County Of Sheri
Name Of Deputy Sheri Making Return (type or print)
$
FOR USE IN
SUMMARY
EJECTMENT
CASES ONLY:
Date Served Name Of DefendantTime Served
AM PM
Acceptance of service.
Summons and complaint received by:
Defendant 1.
Other:
Date Accepted Signature
(type or print name)
Acceptance of service.
Summons and complaint received by:
Defendant 2.
Other:
Date Accepted Signature
(type or print name)
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