If the court grants a motion for a more definite statement, the responsive pleading shall be served within 20 days after service of the more definite statement. Looking for local rules and forms?Pleadings and motions can be used to benefit your civil litigation case in North Carolina. Most have specific deadlines or timelines. A small claims case is filed in the clerk of superior court's office in the appropriate county. The forms may be printed and completed in advance. This document is a collection of links to fillable forms that are available on NC Administrative Office of the Courts or AOC. INTRODUCTION. This guide explains the basic steps and practice tips in filing a civil lawsuit in North. Carolina state court. When filling out the address information use the most frequent address.