NC BLET CIVIL PROCESS QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2026

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NC BLET CIVIL PROCESS QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2026

Two parties to a civil lawsuit- - correct answer-Plaintiff and
Defendant




Civil Process-Issuing party- - correct answer-Clerk of Superior
Court




Civil Process-Serving Party- - correct answer-Sheriff or his
deputies




Under the law a summons must be issued within______days after
the complaint is filed. - correct answer-5




Civil Process-Complaint- - correct answer-The initial or first
pleading that states the reasons for the lawsuit itself.

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Civil Process-Summons- - correct answer-Names the persons
and indicates to them what steps must be taken in response to
the complaint.




Civil Process-Two Types of legal jurisdiction- - correct answer-"In
personam"
"In rem"




AOC- - correct answer-Administrative Office of the Courts




A Magistrates Summons is heard in- - correct answer-Magistrates
Court




Paperwork to serve- - correct answer-Original copy of the
Summons
Copy of the Summons
Copy of the complaint




A magistrates summons must be served when... - correct answer-
Prior to the court date.

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It is preferred to allow 5 days before hand.




Civil Process-AOC-CVM-100 - correct answer-Magistrates
Summons
Has a hearing date listed.




Civil Process- AOC-CV-100 - correct answer-Civil Summons
No hearing date listed.




A Civil Summons must be served within____days from issuance.
- correct answer-60




Civil Process-AOC-SP-100 - correct answer-Special Proceedings
Summons




Civil Process-The receiver of a Special Proceedings Summons is
called a_____________________, and the Person who files the
petition is called a________________________. - correct
answer-respondent
petitioner