Parties may stipulate to an extension not to exceed 30 days without court approval; if the extension is requested after expiration, the judge must sign.

• A. False
• B. Only if judge approves later
• C. True
• D. Never allowed

Answer: (C)

Extensions of time for pleadings under Rule 6 allow up to 30 days by stipulation without a court order; if the extension is requested after expiration, the judge must sign.

This means the parties can agree to push the deadline by up to 30 days simply by signing a stipulation, so long as they stay within that 30-day window and no court involvement is needed. If they need more time after the deadline has passed, or if the extension goes beyond that 30-day limit, a court order is required, which typically means the judge must sign the stipulation or a motion for extension is granted by the court. So the statement is true because it reflects how NC rules balance flexibility with the court’s control over longer extensions.