... Thereafter, in August 2004, Gupton and Wells sought, through mediation, to resolve the
situation. Gupton notified Clifton in advance of the scheduled mediation session, but
neither Clifton nor the other defendants were available to attend. ...
... Plaintiffs argue that they are entitled to recover, at a minimum, $907.50 in costs. These costs
include a filing fee with the Bladen County Clerk ($85.00), service fees paid to the Cumberland
and Wake County Sheriffs ($15.00 each), and a mediation fee ($792.50). ...
... Plaintiff informed Defendant of its resolution and requested mediation of the budget
dispute. ... The parties did not resolve their dispute at this public meeting, and conducted
further mediation sessions during June and July, 2008. ...