North Carolina § Rule 1 Scope of rules

North Carolina Statutes

§ Rule 1 — Scope of rules

North Carolina § Rule 1

Ch. 1ARules of Civil Procedure

Art. 1Scope of Rules-One Form of Action

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N.C. Gen. Stat. § Rule 1 (2026).

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These rules shall govern the procedure in the superior and district courts of the State of North Carolina in all actions and proceedings of a civil nature except when a differing procedure is prescribed by statute. They shall also govern the procedure in tort actions brought before the Industrial Commission except when a differing procedure is prescribed by statute. (1967, c. 954, s. 1; 1971, c. 818.)

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These rules shall govern the procedure in the superior and district courts of the State of North Carolina in all actions and proceedings of a civil nature except when a differing procedure is prescribed by statute. They shall also govern the procedure in tort actions brought before the Industrial Commission except when a differing procedure is prescribed by statute. (1967, c. 954, s. 1; 1971, c. 818.)