The Appellate Rules Committee of the North Carolina Bar Association (the. You have received a summons and complaint which require for you to respond or answer within 30 days from the date that you received the complaint.This pleading paper is blank and can be used anywhere 28-line paper is accepted. Check your court's local rules for other format requirements. Many courts require 28line pleading paper, so everyone knows line 26 is near the bottom of the page. With efiling, attorneys licensed in North Carolina can create paperless documents and submit them to the court electronically. These rules shall govern the procedure in the superior and district courts of the State of North Carolina in all actions and proceedings of a civil nature.