7A-214. Time within which trial is set.
The time for trial of a small claim action is set not later than 30 days after the action is commenced. Except in an action demanding summary ejectment, if the time set for trial is earlier than five days after service of the magistrate summons, the magistrate shall order a continuance. By consent of all parties the time for trial may be changed from the time set. For good cause shown, the magistrate to whom the action is assigned may grant continuances from time to time. (1965, c. 310, s. 1; 2009-359, s. 1.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 7A - Judicial Department
Article 19 - Small Claim Actions in District Court.
§ 7A-210 - Small claim action defined.
§ 7A-211 - Small claim actions assignable to magistrates.
§ 7A-211.1 - Actions to enforce motor vehicle mechanic and storage liens.
§ 7A-212 - Judgment of magistrate in civil action improperly assigned or not assigned.
§ 7A-213 - Procedure for commencement of action; request for and notice of assignment.
§ 7A-214 - Time within which trial is set.
§ 7A-215 - Procedure upon nonassignment of small claim action.
§ 7A-217 - Methods of subjecting person of defendant to jurisdiction.
§ 7A-218 - Answer of defendant.
§ 7A-219 - Certain counterclaims; cross claims; third-party claims not permissible.
§ 7A-220 - No required pleadings other than complaint.
§ 7A-221 - Objections to venue and jurisdiction over person.
§ 7A-222 - General trial practice and procedure.
§ 7A-223 - Practice and procedure in small claim actions for summary ejectment.
§ 7A-224 - Rendition and entry of judgment.
§ 7A-225 - Lien and execution of judgment.
§ 7A-226 - Priority of judgment when appeal taken.
§ 7A-227 - Stay of execution on appeal.
§ 7A-229 - Trial de novo on appeal.
§ 7A-230 - Jury trial on appeal.