N.C. R. Prac. Super. & Dist. Ct. VIII

As amended through June 18, 2024

Rule VIII - SETTLEMENT OF CASES

8.1NOTIFICATION OF SETTLEMENT OF CASES: When a settlement is reached before a trial date, whether via mediation or otherwise, counsel for plaintiff must immediately notify the Trial Court Coordinator. The Trial Court Coordinator will attempt to notify other counsel appearing on the trial calendar of settlements, but it is the responsibility of counsel to verify their position on any calendar by maintaining contact with the Trial Court Coordinator. If a settlement is announced for the first time at trial, counsel must immediately file a written agreement of the settlement signed by counsel, or file a voluntary dismissal, or dictate the terms of the settlement to the Court Reporter, pending preparation of a voluntary dismissal or consent order. Attorneys of record and/or parties should forthwith, and without unnecessary delay, take all steps necessary to close the file, and are under an affirmative order to file all necessary documents within ten (10) working days. If no final disposition of a case announced as "settled" has been filed within forty-five (45) days, an order will be entered dismissing the case with prejudice for failure to prosecute unless good cause to the contrary is shown.

N.C. R. Prac. Sup. & Dist. Ct. Civ. P. VIII

Adopted October 4, 2021, effective 1/1/2022.