How do I respond to a partition lawsuit served by certified mail? | NC

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Q: How do I respond to a partition lawsuit if I was served by certified mail and the papers say I have a limited time to answer? A: In most partition cases, the deadline is real and it usually runs from the date you were served— even if service was by certified mail. Many partition cases are handled as a special proceeding, and the summons often requires you to file an answer or other allowed…