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sovereign right immunity in North Carolina

42 North Carolina opinions name it 3 courts 1955–2026 11 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by North Carolina courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (10)

CaseFollowedCited
Guthrie v. North Carolina State Ports Authoritygreen
nc · 1983 · cited in 35 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1986–2026
2 sentences

2026State Ports Auth., 307 N.C. 522 , 537–38 (1983) (“Waiver of sovereign immunity may not be lightly inferred and State statutes waiving this immunity, being in derogation of the sovereign right to immunity, must be strictly construed.”).

2018The “[w]aiver of sovereign immunity may not be lightly inferred and State statutes waiving this immunity, being in derogation of the sovereign right to immunity, must be strictly construed.” Guthrie v. North Carolina State Ports Authority, 307 N.C. 522 , 537–38, 299 S.E.2d 618, 627 (1983).

2635
Orange County v. Heathgreen
nc · 1972 · cited in 5 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2010–2022
2 sentences

2010“Waiver of sovereign immunity may not be lightly inferred and State statutes waiving this immunity, being in derogation of the sovereign right to immunity, must be strictly construed.” Guthrie v. State Ports Authority, 307 N.C. 522, 537-38 , 299 S.E.2d 618, 627 (1983) (citations omitted); see also Orange County v. Heath, 282 N.C. 292, 296 , 192 S.E.2d 308, 310 (1972) (“The State and its governmental units cannot be deprived of the sovereign attributes of immunity except by a clear waiver by the lawmaking body.”).

2010“Waiver of sovereign immunity may not be lightly inferred and State statutes waiving this immunity, being in derogation of the sovereign right to immunity, must be strictly construed.” Guthrie v. State Ports Authority, 307 N.C. 522, 537-38 , 299 S.E.2d 618, 627 (1983) (citations omitted); see also Orange County v. Heath, 282 N.C. 292, 296 , 192 S.E.2d 308, 310 (1972) (“The State and its governmental units cannot be deprived of the sovereign attributes of immunity except by a clear waiver by the lawmaking body.”).

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Irving v. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Educationgreen
nc · 2016 · cited in 2 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2018–2025
2 sentences

2018In addition, State statutes waiving this immunity, being in derogation of the sovereign right to immunity, must be strictly construed." Irving v. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Bd. of Educ. , 368 N.C. 609 , 611, 781 S.E.2d 282 , 284 (2016) (internal citations, quotation marks, and brackets omitted).

2018In addition, State statutes waiving this immunity, being in derogation of the sovereign right to immunity, must be strictly construed." Irving v. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Bd. of Educ. , 368 N.C. 609 , 611, 781 S.E.2d 282 , 284 (2016) (internal citations, quotation marks, and brackets omitted).

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Patterson v. Gladwin Corp.green
ala · 2002 · cited in 2 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
2 sentences

2021Patterson v. Gladwin Corp., 835 So. 2d 137, 142 (Ala. 2002) (citations omitted). ¶ 29 Our Supreme Court has similarly held that “[w]aiver of sovereign immunity may not be lightly inferred and State statutes waiving this immunity, being in derogation of the sovereign right to immunity, must be strictly construed.” Guthrie v. N.C.

2021Patterson v. Gladwin Corp., 835 So. 2d 137, 142 (Ala. 2002) (citations omitted). ¶ 29 Our Supreme Court has similarly held that “[w]aiver of sovereign immunity may not be lightly inferred and State statutes waiving this immunity, being in derogation of the sovereign right to immunity, must be strictly construed.” Guthrie v. N.C.

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Battle Ridge Cos. v. Dept. of Transp.green
ncctapp · 2003 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
1 sentence

2011Dep't of Transp., 161 N.C.App. 156, 157 , 587 S.E.2d 426, 427 (2003) (quoting Guthrie v. State Ports Auth., 307 N.C. 522, 537-8 , 299 S.E.2d 618, 627 (1983)); see, e.g., N.C.

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Evans v. Housing Auth. of City of Raleighgreen
nc · 2004 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
2 sentences

2009Moreover, waiver of immunity generally extends "only to the extent of insurance [coverage] obtained. " Evans v. Housing Auth. of City of Raleigh, 359 N.C. 50, 57 , 602 S.E.2d 668, 673 (2004).

2009Moreover, waiver of immunity generally extends "only to the extent of insurance [coverage] obtained. " Evans v. Housing Auth. of City of Raleigh, 359 N.C. 50, 57 , 602 S.E.2d 668, 673 (2004).

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In re Thompson Arthur Paving Co.green
ncctapp · 1986 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
2 sentences

2000See Construction Co. v. Dept. of Administration, 3 N.C.App. 551, 553 , 165 S.E.2d 338, 340 (1969) ("[S]tatutes permitting suit, being in [derogation] of sovereign right of immunity, are to be strictly construed."); see also In re Thompson Arthur Paving Co., 81 N.C.App. 645, 647-48 , 344 S.E.2d 853, 855 , disc. review denied, 318 N.C. 506 , 349 S.E.2d 874 (1986) ("Waiver of sovereign immunity may not be lightly inferred and statutes waiving this immunity, being in derogation of the sovereign right to immunity, must be strictly construed."); see also 82 C.J.S.

2000See Construction Co. v. Dept. of Administration, 3 N.C.App. 551, 553 , 165 S.E.2d 338, 340 (1969) ("[S]tatutes permitting suit, being in [derogation] of sovereign right of immunity, are to be strictly construed."); see also In re Thompson Arthur Paving Co., 81 N.C.App. 645, 647-48 , 344 S.E.2d 853, 855 , disc. review denied, 318 N.C. 506 , 349 S.E.2d 874 (1986) ("Waiver of sovereign immunity may not be lightly inferred and statutes waiving this immunity, being in derogation of the sovereign right to immunity, must be strictly construed."); see also 82 C.J.S.

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Hartman v. Hartmangreen
nc · 1986 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
2 sentences

2000See Construction Co. v. Dept. of Administration, 3 N.C.App. 551, 553 , 165 S.E.2d 338, 340 (1969) ("[S]tatutes permitting suit, being in [derogation] of sovereign right of immunity, are to be strictly construed."); see also In re Thompson Arthur Paving Co., 81 N.C.App. 645, 647-48 , 344 S.E.2d 853, 855 , disc. review denied, 318 N.C. 506 , 349 S.E.2d 874 (1986) ("Waiver of sovereign immunity may not be lightly inferred and statutes waiving this immunity, being in derogation of the sovereign right to immunity, must be strictly construed."); see also 82 C.J.S.

2000App. 645, 647-48 , 344 S.E.2d 853, 855 , disc. review denied, 318 N.C. 506 , 349 S.E.2d 874 (1986) (“Waiver of sovereign immunity may not be lightly inferred and statutes waiving this immunity, being in derogation of the sovereign right to immunity, must be strictly construed.”); see also 82 C.J.S.

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White v. Town of Emerald Islegreen
nc · 1986 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
2 sentences

2000See Construction Co. v. Dept. of Administration, 3 N.C.App. 551, 553 , 165 S.E.2d 338, 340 (1969) ("[S]tatutes permitting suit, being in [derogation] of sovereign right of immunity, are to be strictly construed."); see also In re Thompson Arthur Paving Co., 81 N.C.App. 645, 647-48 , 344 S.E.2d 853, 855 , disc. review denied, 318 N.C. 506 , 349 S.E.2d 874 (1986) ("Waiver of sovereign immunity may not be lightly inferred and statutes waiving this immunity, being in derogation of the sovereign right to immunity, must be strictly construed."); see also 82 C.J.S.

2000App. 645, 647-48 , 344 S.E.2d 853, 855 , disc. review denied, 318 N.C. 506 , 349 S.E.2d 874 (1986) (“Waiver of sovereign immunity may not be lightly inferred and statutes waiving this immunity, being in derogation of the sovereign right to immunity, must be strictly construed.”); see also 82 C.J.S.

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Lincoln Construction Co. v. Property Control & Construction Division of the Department of Administrationgreen
ncctapp · 1969 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
2 sentences

2000See Construction Co. v. Dept. of Administration, 3 N.C.App. 551, 553 , 165 S.E.2d 338, 340 (1969) ("[S]tatutes permitting suit, being in [derogation] of sovereign right of immunity, are to be strictly construed."); see also In re Thompson Arthur Paving Co., 81 N.C.App. 645, 647-48 , 344 S.E.2d 853, 855 , disc. review denied, 318 N.C. 506 , 349 S.E.2d 874 (1986) ("Waiver of sovereign immunity may not be lightly inferred and statutes waiving this immunity, being in derogation of the sovereign right to immunity, must be strictly construed."); see also 82 C.J.S.

2000See Construction Co. v. Dept. of Administration, 3 N.C.App. 551, 553 , 165 S.E.2d 338, 340 (1969) ("[S]tatutes permitting suit, being in [derogation] of sovereign right of immunity, are to be strictly construed."); see also In re Thompson Arthur Paving Co., 81 N.C.App. 645, 647-48 , 344 S.E.2d 853, 855 , disc. review denied, 318 N.C. 506 , 349 S.E.2d 874 (1986) ("Waiver of sovereign immunity may not be lightly inferred and statutes waiving this immunity, being in derogation of the sovereign right to immunity, must be strictly construed."); see also 82 C.J.S.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in North Carolina. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (4)

CaseCitedYears
Companies v. North Carolina Department of Transportation green
ncctapp · 2003
2 sentences

2011Dep’t of Transp., 161 N.C.

2011Dep't of Transp., 161 N.C.App. 156, 157 , 587 S.E.2d 426, 427 (2003) (quoting Guthrie v. State Ports Auth., 307 N.C. 522, 537-8 , 299 S.E.2d 618, 627 (1983)); see, e.g., N.C.

22011–2011
Floyd v. North Carolina State Highway & Public Works Commission green
nc · 1955
2 sentences

1983Floyd v. Highway Commission, 241 N.C. 461 , 85 S.E. 2d 703 (1955).

1983Floyd v. Highway Commission, 241 N.C. 461 , 85 S.E. 2d 703 (1955).

21969–1983
Sherrill v. N. C. State Highway Commission neutral
nc · 1965
2 sentences

1966Sherrill v. Highway Commission, 264 N.C. 643 , 142 S.E. 2d 653 , and cases cited.

1966Sherrill v. Highway Commission, 264 N.C. 643 , 142 S.E. 2d 653 , and cases cited.

21965–1966
Alliance Company v. State Hospital at Butner green
nc · 1955
1 sentence

1955The authorities are cited in the concurring opinion by Justice Bobbitt in the case of Alliance Company v. State Hospital at Butner, N. C., 85 S.E.2d 386 .

11955–1955

Statutes the citing opinions construe

NC § N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143-291 (13) NC § N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1A-1 (11) NC § N.C. Gen. Stat. § 153A-435 (8) NC § N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143-300.1 (5) NC § N.C. Gen. Stat. § 55A-15-05 (5) NC § N.C. Gen. Stat. § 55A-3-02 (5) NC § N.C. Gen. Stat. § 115C-242 (4) NC § N.C. Gen. Stat. § 115C-42 (4) NC § N.C. Gen. Stat. § 136-29 (4) NC § N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7A-31 (4) NC § N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143-297 (3) NC § N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-7 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

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