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North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 1. Civil Procedure § 1-75.7. Personal jurisdiction--Grounds for without service of summons

Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

A court of this State having jurisdiction of the subject matter may, without serving a summons upon him, exercise jurisdiction in an action over a person:

(1) Who makes a general appearance in an action; provided, that obtaining an extension of time within which to answer or otherwise plead shall not be considered a general appearance; or

(2) With respect to any counterclaim asserted against that person in an action which he has commenced in the State.

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