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Rule 1. Scope of rules.

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Rule 1.  Scope of rules.

These rules shall govern theprocedure in the superior and district courts of the State of North Carolina inall actions and proceedings of a civil nature except when a differing procedureis prescribed by statute.  They shall also govern the procedure in tort actionsbrought before the Industrial Commission except when a differing procedure isprescribed by statute. (1967, c. 954, s. 1; 1971, c. 818.)