Magistrate Summons Alias And Pluries Summons {CVM-100}

AOC-CVM-100 - MAGISTRATE SUMMONS. This form is used in North Carolina's District Court Division for Small Claims cases. It is issued to notify defendants that they are being sued in a small claims action. The summons informs the defendants of the lawsuit and directs them to appear before a magistrate at a specified date, time, and location to defend themselves against the claims outlined in the accompanying complaint. The summons includes important instructions for the defendants, including the option to file a written answer with the Clerk of Superior Court before the trial date. If a defendant fails to appear, the magistrate may enter a judgment against them. The form also includes sections for service of the summons, detailing how and when it was delivered to each defendant. If service was not completed, the reason must be noted. There are specific instructions for handling summary ejectment cases, including provisions for service by mail and posting the summons at the premises in question. G.S. 1A-1, Rule 4; 7A-217, -232. www.FormsWorkflow.com