How can I amend a complaint?

Under North Carolina Rule of Civil Procedure 15(a), once the defendant has filed a responsive pleading, the plaintiff can amend only one of two...

Do I have to file a motion to dismiss before I file the answer to a complaint in NC?

If you plan to make a Motion to Dismiss based on objections under North Carolina Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b)(2) (personal jurisdiction), 12(b)(3)...

Do I have to pay a "judgement" against me if the business that had the court case against me has gone out of business?

The judgment is still binding against you unless you were released by the judgment lien creditor. If that creditor is no longer in business, you...

Can I take them to court

Based on these facts, I think that you do have a case for small claims; however, if the loan agreement with your son was not in writing, it is your...

This is very sad, and it has been remarked that a broken heart takes longer to heal than broken bones. But legally speaking, there is no case...

I am a little confused since you refer to a "sole proprietor business," yet you note that your ex-spouse has ownership status; these two appear to...

What are my options if my co-founders and I can't agree on a founder's agreement?

The general rule is that, in the absence of an express agreement, "equal is equitable," and that is what the law would likely assume in the absence...

How can I access the North Carolina Reporter to look up case law?

I recommend going to Wake Forest University School of Law and asking a law librarian to help you access, and print out the text; backup options in...

What can I do if the people who was changing my oil didn't do their job?

If this is a corporate chain, contact the district corporate office and make a complaint; for reputable national chains, such as Firestone or...

What can I file to ask the court to allow me more time to find legal counsel?

You can file a motion for a continuance, in which you state with particularity your reasons for seeking the continuance. Whether this will be...