A tenant or landlord may appeal a court order issued pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. § 42A-24(d) to district court for a trial de novo. A tenant may petition the district court to stay the eviction order and shall post a cash or secured bond with the court in the amount determined by the court pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. § 42A-24(d). (1999-420, s. 1.)

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Terms Used In North Carolina General Statutes 42A-25

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.