PUBLISHED

N.C.G.S. § 1-75.7

Personal jurisdiction - Grounds for without service of summons.

Effective date: 2026-08-08
Last verified: 2026-08-09
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A court of this State having jurisdiction of the subject matter may, without serving a summons upon him, exercise jurisdiction in an action over a person: (1) Who makes a general appearance in an action; provided, that obtaining an extension of time within which to answer or otherwise plead shall not be considered a general appearance; or (2) With respect to any counterclaim asserted against that person in an action which he has commenced in the State. (1967, c. 954, s. 2; 1975, c. 76, s. 1.)