NC BLET 2020 Civil Process question n answers graded A+

NC BLET 2020 Civil ProcessWhat does the term process refer to? - correct answers To writs or summonses, especially to appear or respond in court filed or issued by the civil courts to help them in carrying out their functions assigned by law Can a citizen serve a summons to another citizen in person? - correct answers No What is Criminal Action? - correct answers -An action prosecuted by the State as a party, against a person charged with a public offense, for the punishment thereof, OR -An action prosecuted by the State, at the instance of an individual to prevent an apprehended crime against his person or property. How does the law define Civil Action? - correct answers Simply as every action other than criminal action. What are the Primary Functions of the Civil Process? - correct answers 1. Giving Notice 2. Preserving the Status Quo 3. Providing Remedies for parties 4. Enforcing decisions of the courts What is Status Quo? - correct answers the existing state of affairs (Preserving the Status Quo) What is 50B in the General Statutes? - correct answers Domestic Violence What is 50C in the General Statutes? - correct answers Civil No Contact orders What are the fees to file a civil action in each court, and who pays them? - correct answers Small Claims: $96.00 District Court: $150.00 Superior Court: $200.00 The Plaintiff pays the fee Which civil actions do not require the plaintiff to pay a filing fee? - correct answers 50B Domestic Violence 50C Civil No Contact Orders What is another name for a lawsuit? - correct answers Complaint or Petition Who is responsible for issuing a Summons? - correct answers The Clerk of Court The summons is not valid unless... - correct answers The Clerk or Court, Assistant Clerk, or a Deputy Clerk sign and date it. What does "CV" stand for on a AOC form? - correct answers Civil What is the service fee for having LEOs serve items of civil process? - correct answers $30.00 per party served What civil actions do not require a service fee? - correct answers 50B Domestic, 50C Civil No Contact What is the purpose of the courts waiving the fees on 50B and 50C actions? - correct answers To encourage victims of limited financial means in those situations to apply to the court for necessary protection. What is a Small Claims action? - correct answers -A civil case for *$10,000 or less* -Plaintiff seeking *money, recovery of personal property, or summary ejectment (eviction)*. Who hears small claims actions? - correct answers Magistrate