Can a case move forward if one respondent has not been served? | NC

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Q: Can a case move forward if one respondent has not been served? A: Yes, the case may remain open, and some work involving the served parties may continue. However, final distribution of surplus funds will usually have to wait if the unserved respondent may hold a lien or another claim to the money. The court generally cannot enter an order that harms that respondent’s rights without proper…