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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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
Humble Oil & Refining Co. v. Board of Aldermengreen2 sentences2017We 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). | 3 | 6 |
Vest v. Easleygreen2 sentences2003"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. | 2 | 3 |
Bryan v. Raynorgreen2 sentences2007Although 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). | 2 | 2 |
Little River, LLC v. Lee Cnty.green1 sentence2025App. 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. | 1 | 1 |
Butterworth v. The City of Ashevillegreen1 sentence2018See Butterworth v. City of Asheville , 247 N.C. | 1 | 1 |
MCC Outdoor, LLC v. Town of Franklinton Board of Commissionersgreen2 sentences2017"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). | 1 | 1 |
Cook v. UNION ZONING BD. OF ADJUSTMENTgreen1 sentence2012App. at 594 , 649 S.E.2d at 467-68 (citations and quotation marks omitted). | 1 | 1 |
Robins v. Town of Hillsboroughgreen2 sentences2008See 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. | 1 | 1 |
Freeland v. Orange Countygreen2 sentences2002Freeland 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). | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in North Carolina. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
Coastal Ready-Mix Concrete Co. v. Board of Commissioners
green
2 sentences2017The 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). | 1 | 2017–2017 |
Cook v. Union Zoning Bd. of Adjustment
neutral
1 sentence2012Stat. § 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. | 1 | 2012–2012 |
Massey v. City of Charlotte
green
1 sentence2009Those 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. | 1 | 2009–2009 |
Northfield Development Co. v. City of Burlington
green
1 sentence2001Northfield Development Co., Inc. v. City of Burlington, 136 N.C. | 1 | 2001–2001 |
CG&T Corp. v. Board of Adjustment of Wilmington
green
1 sentence1997Id. *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 | 1 | 1997–1997 |
Craver v. Zoning Board of Adjustment
green
2 sentences1974Notwithstanding 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 | 1 | 1974–1974 |
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.
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.