A settlement is a resolution by the parties of their dispute without the necessity of trial.

North Carolina has one trial court called County Court.

The court has the power bring together, different parties in one lawsuit so that all claims can be decided.

Every pleading and discovery request must be signed by an attorney.

The Rules require one to plead special matters, such as fraud, with particularity

After interviewing a client, a paralegal can talk to others outside the law firm, because the attorney-client privilege does not apply to paralegals.

Class Actions are lawsuits brought by a small group of Plaintiffs on behalf of a large group of people which are so numerous that it isn’t practical to join all of them.

Appointment of a legal guardian is required for a minor to sue.

Service of Process is the actual delivery of the summons and complaint to the court house.

Rule 11 is the rule that requires a lawyer’s signature on all pleadings to verify it was drafted on a sound legal and factual basis.