ARNOLD, Judge.
The District Court agreed with defendant's position that it was necessary for notice of appeal from a magistrate to the district court to be served by a judicial officer or accepted by the appellee. We agree with plaintiff's position that service by mail was proper, and that it was error to dismiss the appeal.
G.S. 7A-228 provides the manner in which an appeal from a magistrate to the district court is perfected: "Appeal is perfected by serving...
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