Instead of filing an answer like required, Frank McGraw, in a desperate move, filed a Motion to Strike under Rule 12(f) and tried to claim that doing so automatically extended their time to answer by 20 days — which is factually incorrect. Under the law, filing a Rule 12 motion only extends the deadline if…
Right around the time the defendants' answer was due in district court, the procedural games began. On January 9, Frank emailed me for the first time stating that Anna was looking for new counsel — without explaining why. He claimed she had been searching since December 16, but I didn't take it seriously. If she…
While most people were busy enjoying the holidays, I was busy trying to protect my case. The trial was scheduled quickly, which it's supposed to be for a trial de novo. This just means starting with a clean slate — and past judgments and actions in the lower court aren't supposed to interfere with your…
This was the only motion I filed that was truly a mistake on my part. I filed a Motion for Leave under Rule 15(a) because I thought I had to, based on what opposing counsel and the magistrate said during the small claims hearing. There were no major changes — just an update that I…
Requested a jury trial due to what happened with the magistrate. I knew this would mean I would have to learn more, but I was confident that I would be able to file for summary judgement with having the unfit housing case.
Notice of Appeal
Violations: Improper oral motion; hearsay and prior negotiations; potential personal bias.
Despite not being the last case called during roll call, the magistrate waited until the courtroom was empty except for two non-English speaking people awaiting a hearing before proceeding with my hearing.
Frank McGraw improperly tried to file for dismissal under Rule 15, which…
I didn’t change anything in the claim itself; I only updated the rent abatement and loss of work amounts. I also provided the court with supplemental documentation outlining what would be discussed. The opposing party didn’t receive these items until the morning of the hearing, which I did intentionally. I was not required to provide…
After the improper motion was filed, I notified the court of the violation and refiled my complaint with full details and events to protect my case. I didn’t have to do this, but given the circumstances, I felt it was necessary. I also removed the request for the security deposit because I later realized it…
Violation: Improper filing A common tactic used to intimidate pro se litigants. This Motion was never ruled on or withdrawn. ref. NC GS $ 7A-216 below.
The only reason a case is dismissed in NC Small Claims is failure of service or lack of jurisdiction (filing in the wrong county).
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Original complaint filed online for
Breach of Contract Through Violation of Implied Warranty of Habitability & Covenant of Quiet Enjoyment
Deception and unfair practices under the NC UDTPA (Unfair & Deceptive Trade Practices Act)
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