Thompson v. Hank's of Carolina, Inc.

EAGLES, Judge.

Plaintiffs argue that the trial court erred by dismissing their claims pursuant to G.S. § 1-109. Specifically, plaintiffs argue that the trial court lacked authority to dismiss their actions pursuant to G.S. § 1-109 and that dismissal was an inappropriate sanction.

G.S. § 1-109 allows a defendant in a civil action or special proceeding to seek a $200.00 prosecution bond. It also provides, *91in pertinent part, that “failure to comply with such order within 30 days from the date thereof shall constitute grounds for dismissal of such civil action or special proceeding[.]”

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