Neely v. . Minus

"When is a summons returnable under the provisions of chapter 66, Public Laws 1927, or section 476 of the North Carolina Code of 1927?

The act of 1927 made material changes in the law theretofore existing. Formerly a summons was returnable before the clerk “at a date named therein not less than ten nor more than twenty days from its issuance.” The act now in force provides that a summons must be returnable before the clerk and must notify the defendant to appear and answer the complaint within thirty days after service thereof. It is further provided, however, that the sheriff to whom the…