2009 North Carolina Code
Chapter 1A - Rules of Civil Procedure.
Rule 1. Scope of rules.

Article 1.

Scope of Rules–One Form of Action.

Rule 1.  Scope of rules.

These rules shall govern the procedure in the superior and district courts of the State of North Carolina in all actions and proceedings of a civil nature except when a differing procedure is prescribed by statute.  They shall also govern the procedure in tort actions brought before the Industrial Commission except when a differing procedure is prescribed by statute. (1967, c. 954, s. 1; 1971, c. 818.)

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