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quasi-judicial hearing in North Carolina

18 North Carolina opinions name it 2 courts 1974–2025 1 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 (9)

CaseFollowedCited
Humble Oil & Refining Co. v. Board of Aldermengreen
nc · 1974 · cited in 6 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1978–2025
2 sentences

2017We disagree. *68 A Board "conducting a quasi-judicial hearing, can dispense with no essential element of a fair trial[.]" Humble Oil & Refining Co. v. Bd. of Aldermen of the Town of Chapel Hill , 284 N.C. 458 , 470, 202 S.E.2d 129 , 137 (1974).

2017We disagree. *68 A Board "conducting a quasi-judicial hearing, can dispense with no essential element of a fair trial[.]" Humble Oil & Refining Co. v. Bd. of Aldermen of the Town of Chapel Hill , 284 N.C. 458 , 470, 202 S.E.2d 129 , 137 (1974).

36
Vest v. Easleygreen
ncctapp · 2001 · cited in 3 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2003–2018
2 sentences

2003"Quasi-judicial immunity is an absolute bar, available for individuals in actions taken while exercising their judicial function.... `Quasi-judicial "decisions involve the application of ... policies to individual situations rather than the adoption of new policies."'" Vest, 145 N.C.App. at 73-74 , 549 S.E.2d at 572 (citations omitted).

2003“Quasi-judicial immunity is an absolute bar, available for individuals in actions taken while exercising their judicial function. . . . ‘Quasi-judicial “decisions involve the application of . . . policies to individual situations rather than the adoption of new policies.” ’ ” Vest, 145 N.C.

23
Bryan v. Raynorgreen
ncctapp · 1989 · cited in 2 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007Although a board of adjustment is a quasi-judicial body which is not bound by *468 formal rules of evidence or civil procedure, when it "conducts a quasi-judicial hearing to determine facts prerequisite to issuance of a permit, [its procedures] can dispense with no essential element of a fair trial." Raynor, 94 N.C.App. at 176 , 379 S.E.2d at 886 (citation omitted).

2007Although a board of adjustment is a quasi-judicial body which is not bound by *468 formal rules of evidence or civil procedure, when it "conducts a quasi-judicial hearing to determine facts prerequisite to issuance of a permit, [its procedures] can dispense with no essential element of a fair trial." Raynor, 94 N.C.App. at 176 , 379 S.E.2d at 886 (citation omitted).

22
Little River, LLC v. Lee Cnty.green
ncctapp · 2017 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025App. 55, 68 , 809 S.E.2d 42, 51 (2017) (“A Board ‘conducting a quasi-judicial hearing, can dispense with no essential element of a fair trial[.]’ ” (quoting Humble Oil & Refin.

11
Butterworth v. The City of Ashevillegreen
ncctapp · 2016 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
1 sentence

2018See Butterworth v. City of Asheville , 247 N.C.

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MCC Outdoor, LLC v. Town of Franklinton Board of Commissionersgreen
ncctapp · 2005 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
2 sentences

2017"When a Board [of Commissioners'] action is unsupported by competent substantial evidence, such action must be set aside for it is arbitrary." MCC Outdoor , 169 N.C.App. at 811 , 610 S.E.2d at 796 (citation omitted).

2017"When a Board [of Commissioners'] action is unsupported by competent substantial evidence, such action must be set aside for it is arbitrary." MCC Outdoor , 169 N.C.App. at 811 , 610 S.E.2d at 796 (citation omitted).

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Cook v. UNION ZONING BD. OF ADJUSTMENTgreen
ncctapp · 2007 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
1 sentence

2012App. at 594 , 649 S.E.2d at 467-68 (citations and quotation marks omitted).

11
Robins v. Town of Hillsboroughgreen
nc · 2007 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008See Robins v. Town of Hillsborough, 361 N.C. 193, 198 , 639 S.E.2d 421, 424 (2007) (“a [town board] conducting a quasi-judicial hearing can dispense with no essential element of a fair trial.

2008See Robins v. Town of Hillsborough, 361 N.C. 193, 198 , 639 S.E.2d 421, 424 (2007) (“a [town board] conducting a quasi-judicial hearing can dispense with no essential element of a fair trial.

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Freeland v. Orange Countygreen
nc · 1968 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
2 sentences

2002Freeland v. Orange County, 273 N.C. 452, 457 , 160 S.E.2d 282, 286 (1968).

2002Freeland v. Orange County, 273 N.C. 452, 457 , 160 S.E.2d 282, 286 (1968).

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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 (6)

CaseCitedYears
Coastal Ready-Mix Concrete Co. v. Board of Commissioners green
nc · 1980
2 sentences

2017The Board "must insure that an applicant is afforded a right to cross-examine witnesses, is given a right to present evidence, is provided a right to inspect documentary evidence presented against him and is afforded all the procedural steps set out in the pertinent ordinance or statute." Coastal Ready-Mix Concrete Co. v. Bd. of Comm'rs of the Town of Nags Head , 299 N.C. 620 , 626, 265 S.E.2d 379 , 383 (1980).

2017The Board "must insure that an applicant is afforded a right to cross-examine witnesses, is given a right to present evidence, is provided a right to inspect documentary evidence presented against him and is afforded all the procedural steps set out in the pertinent ordinance or statute." Coastal Ready-Mix Concrete Co. v. Bd. of Comm'rs of the Town of Nags Head , 299 N.C. 620 , 626, 265 S.E.2d 379 , 383 (1980).

12017–2017
Cook v. Union Zoning Bd. of Adjustment neutral
ncctapp · 2007
1 sentence

2012Stat. § 153A-340(cl) (2009) states that when a board of adjustment makes decisions regarding special-use permits the board “shall follow quasi-judicial procedures.” Even though a board of adjustment is not bound by formal rules of evidence or civil procedure, when it “conducts a quasi-judicial hearing to determine facts prerequisite to issuance of a permit, [its procedures] can dispense with no essential element of a fair trial.” Cook, 185 N.C.

12012–2012
Massey v. City of Charlotte green
ncctapp · 2001
1 sentence

2009Those who wished to speak at the hearing were sworn in at the beginning of the hearing “in [the] interest of time and getting more information at one time.” However, in Massey , we explained that a quasi-judicial hearing “involves all due process requirementsf.]” Massey, 145 N.C.

12009–2009
Northfield Development Co. v. City of Burlington green
ncctapp · 2000
1 sentence

2001Northfield Development Co., Inc. v. City of Burlington, 136 N.C.

12001–2001
CG&T Corp. v. Board of Adjustment of Wilmington green
ncctapp · 1992
1 sentence

1997Id. *219 As our Supreme Court has explained, a zoning board of adjustment, or a board of aldermen conducting a quasi-judicial hearing, can dispense with no essential element of a fair trial: (1) The party whose rights are being determined must be given the opportunity to offer evidence, cross-examine adverse witnesses, inspect documents, and offer evidence in explanation and rebuttal; (2) absent stipulations or waiver such a board may not base findings as to the existence or nonexistence of crucial facts upon unsworn statements; and (3) crucial findings of fact which are unsupported by compete

11997–1997
Craver v. Zoning Board of Adjustment green
nc · 1966
2 sentences

1974Notwithstanding the latitude allowed municipal boards, as Justice Bobbitt (now Chief Justice) pointed out in Jarrell , a zoning board of adjustment, or a board of aldermen conducting a quasi-judicial hearing, can dispense with no essential element of a fair trial: (1) The party whose rights are being determined must be given the opportunity to offer evidence, cross-examine adverse witnesses, inspect documents, and offer evidence in explanation and rebuttal; (2) absent stipulations or waiver such a board may not base findings as to the existence or nonexistence of crucial facts upon unsworn sta

1974Notwithstanding the latitude allowed municipal boards, as Justice Bobbitt (now Chief Justice) pointed out in Jarrell , a zoning board of adjustment, or a board of aldermen conducting a quasi-judicial hearing, can dispense with no essential element of a fair trial: (1) The party whose rights are being determined must be given the opportunity to offer evidence, cross-examine adverse witnesses, inspect documents, and offer evidence in explanation and rebuttal; (2) absent stipulations or waiver such a board may not base findings as to the existence or nonexistence of crucial facts upon unsworn sta

11974–1974

Statutes the citing opinions construe

NC § N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1A-1 (5) NC § N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7A-27 (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.

Where else courts name it

NY 115 (1947–2026) OH 29 (1974–2026) FL 26 (1982–2023) CA 23 (1979–2025) NC 18 (1974–2025) WA 15 (1992–2024) TX 15 (1992–2023) CO 12 (1982–2026) NM 11 (1973–2024) IL 11 (1965–2021) OR 11 (1952–2022) MT 10 (1990–2017) MI 9 (2000–2024) PA 8 (1983–2026) TN 5 (2002–2017) MS 4 (2000–2015) NE 4 (1985–2005) GA 4 (1988–2022) HI 4 (1989–1999) CT 4 (1955–2022) MD 4 (1995–2019) AL 4 (1992–2018) IN 4 (1983–2019) KS 4 (1987–1999) NH 4 (1989–2022) VT 3 (1981–2000) AZ 3 (1976–2001) NV 3 (1960–2022) MA 3 (2008–2026) RI 3 (1967–2010) UT 2 (1993–1993) KY 2 (2014–2021) AK 2 (1994–1995) MN 2 (1984–2012) SC 2 (1997–2016) NJ 2 (1978–1979) WY 2 (1976–1990) PR 2 (1950–1954) ME 2 (1967–2018) LA 2 (1996–2012)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

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