Amends GS 7A-243 to provide that the district court division is the proper division for trial of civil actions in which the amount in controversy is $25,000 or less (was, $10,000 or less), and that the superior court division is the proper division for trial of civil actions in which the amount in controversy is more than $25,000 (was, exceeds $10,000).
Also provides that regardless of the provisions of GS 7A-243 as amended by this act, for the period from July 1, 2013 until June 30, 2015, civil actions in which the amount lies between $10,000 and $25,000, either the civil court or the superior court is the proper division for trial.
This act is effective July 1, 2013 and applies to cases filed on or after that date.
INCREASE JURISDICTIONAL AMOUNT/DISTRICT CT.
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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT IN CONTROVERSY FOR CIVIL ACTIONS IN DISTRICT COURT.Intro. by Glazier, McGrady, Stam.
Status: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate (Senate Action) (Mar 27 2013)
Bill History:
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Thu, 28 Feb 2013 House: Filed
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Tue, 5 Mar 2013 House: Passed 1st Reading
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Tue, 5 Mar 2013 House: Ref To Com On Judiciary Subcommittee B
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Wed, 20 Mar 2013 House: Reptd Fav
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Wed, 20 Mar 2013 House: Cal Pursuant Rule 36(b)
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Wed, 20 Mar 2013 House: Placed On Cal For 03/21/2013
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Thu, 21 Mar 2013 House: Postponed To 03/26/2013
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Tue, 26 Mar 2013 House: Passed 2nd Reading
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Tue, 26 Mar 2013 House: Passed 3rd Reading
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Wed, 27 Mar 2013 Senate: Rec From House
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Wed, 27 Mar 2013 Senate: Passed 1st Reading
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Wed, 27 Mar 2013 Senate: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
H 199
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Bill H 199 (2013-2014)Summary date: Feb 28 2013 - View Summary
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