Bill Summary for H 199 (2013-2014)

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Feb 28 2013

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View NCGA Bill Details2013-2014 Session
House Bill 199 (Public) Filed Thursday, February 28, 2013
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT IN CONTROVERSY FOR CIVIL ACTIONS IN DISTRICT COURT.
Intro. by Glazier, McGrady, Stam.

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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.