Summary
In North Carolina, contacting the court about a civil summons usually doesnt notify the plaintiff. Online records should show any actions, but its wise to confirm with the court clerk. If no updates appear after three months, stay vigilant and periodically check records. If a summons isnt served within 90 days, the case might be dismissed unless the plaintiff shows good cause, like difficulty locating the defendant. If the plaintiff knows youve moved but hasnt updated your address, it may not be considered reasonable effort. Always verify with the court for the most accurate information.Full Conversation
In Nc if online court records say that you were not served 4 months ago with a civil court summons and there is no other action listed they are planning on doing, If I contact the court to see if there are further plans would they notify the plaintiff that I called?
Hi Hannah,
In South Carolina, if you contact the court about the status of your civil court summons, the court typically does not notify the plaintiff that you called. However, it is always a good practice to confirm this with the court clerk.
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what about in NC
Hi Hannah,
In North Carolina, if you contact the court about the status of your civil court summons, the court typically does not notify the plaintiff that you called. However, it is always advisable to confirm this directly with the court clerk.
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would there be further action listed in online court records if there was any?
Hi Hannah,
In North Carolina, online court records are generally updated with any actions taken in a case. If there is further action planned, it should be listed there. However, it's always a good idea to contact the court clerk for the most accurate and updated information.
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If it doesn't have anything else listen after 3 months ago should I not worry about it until something happens or it is updated?
Hi Hannah,
If there haven't been any updates for three months, it generally means no new actions have been taken. However, it's important to stay vigilant and periodically check the online records or contact the court clerk for updates.
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what if I don't contact clerk of court?
Hi Hannah,
If you don't contact the clerk of court, you might miss important updates or deadlines regarding your case. The online records are useful, but they may not always be up-to-date. It's best to periodically check with the court clerk to ensure you have the most accurate information.
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I haven't been served or even notified about the small claims summons and it was initially filed over 6 months ago
Hi Hannah,
In South Carolina, if a small claims summons has not been served within 120 days (about 4 months) after filing, the case might be dismissed unless the plaintiff shows good cause for the delay. It's best to check with the court clerk for the most current status.
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in nc?
Hi Hannah,
In North Carolina, if a small claims summons has not been served within 90 days after filing, the case might be dismissed unless the plaintiff shows good cause for the delay. It's best to check with the court clerk for the most current status.
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what would be considered a good cause for delay
Hi Hannah,
In North Carolina, some examples of good cause for delay in serving a summons could include:
- Difficulty locating the defendant despite reasonable efforts.
- Defendant evading service.
- Natural disasters or other emergencies affecting service.
- Administrative errors or court backlog.
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If It was served to my previous home but they know that I moved to SC but nothing is written they are going to try to serve me at my new address is that cause enough to be consider difficulty locating despite reasonable effort?
Hi Hannah,
In North Carolina, if the plaintiff knows you've moved but hasn't updated the address for serving you, it may not be considered reasonable effort. They must show they made genuine attempts to locate and serve you at the correct address.
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