2009 North Carolina Code
Chapter 7A - Judicial Department.
§ 7A-222. General trial practice and procedure.
§ 7A‑222. General trial practice and procedure.
Trial of a small claim action before a magistrate is without a jury. The rules of evidence applicable in the trial of civil actions generally are observed. At the conclusion of plaintiff's evidence the magistrate may render judgment of dismissal if plaintiff has failed to establish a prima facie case. If a judgment of dismissal is not rendered the defendant may introduce evidence. At the conclusion of all the evidence the magistrate may render judgment or may in his discretion reserve judgment for a period not in excess of 10 days. (1965, c. 310, s. 1; 1971, c. 377, s. 11.)
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