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issue of governmental immunity in North Carolina

7 North Carolina opinions name it 1 courts 1981–2025 2 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 (3)

CaseFollowedCited
Kiddie Korner Day Schools, Inc. v. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Educationgreen
ncctapp · 1981 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
2 sentences

2025We did not address the issue of governmental immunity but characterized the program “in terms of an educational service operated by a school sponsored committee.” Id. at 137 , 285 S.E.2d at 113 (emphasis added).

2025We did not address the issue of governmental immunity but characterized the program “in terms of an educational service operated by a school sponsored committee.” Id. at 137 , 285 S.E.2d at 113 (emphasis added).

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Clayton v. Bransongreen
ncctapp · 2002 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
1 sentence

2012See, e.g., Clayton v. Branson, 153 N.C.

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Corum v. University of North Carolina Ex Rel. Board of Governorsgreen
ncctapp · 1990 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
2 sentences

1995Corum v. University of North Carolina, 97 N.C.App. 527, 531-532 , 389 S.E.2d 596, 598 (1990), aff'd in part, rev'd in part on other grounds, 330 N.C. 761 , 413 S.E.2d 276 (1992).

1995Corum v. University of North Carolina, 97 N.C.App. 527, 531-532 , 389 S.E.2d 596, 598 (1990), aff'd in part, rev'd in part on other grounds, 330 N.C. 761 , 413 S.E.2d 276 (1992).

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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 (7)

CaseCitedYears
McCombs v. City of Asheboro green
ncctapp · 1969
2 sentences

2013In McCombs, we addressed the issue of governmental immunity and noted “that the courts are sharply divided as to whether the construction of a sewerage system constitutes a governmental function or a proprietary function.” Id. at 240 , 170 S.E.2d at 173 .

2013In McCombs, we addressed the issue of governmental immunity and noted “that the courts are sharply divided as to whether the construction of a sewerage system constitutes a governmental function or a proprietary function.” Id. at 240 , 170 S.E.2d at 173 .

22012–2013
Schmidt v. Breeden green
ncctapp · 1999
1 sentence

2025In Schmidt, we relied upon Kiddie Korner in adjudicating a dispute where the plaintiffs’ minor son suffered a head injury while attending an “after-school enrichment program operated and controlled by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education at the Idlewild Elementary School.” 134 N.C.

12025–2025
Ballard v. Shelley green
ncctapp · 2018
1 sentence

2022Ballard v. Shelley, 257 N.C.

12022–2022
Jones v. Kearns green
ncctapp · 1995
2 sentences

2002However, a “trial court’s denial of [a] motion for summary judgment on the issue of governmental immunity is immediately appealable.” Jones v. Kearns, 120 N.C.

2002App. 301, 303 , 462 S.E.2d 245, 246 , disc. review denied, 342 N.C. 414 , 465 S.E.2d 541 (1995) (citation omitted).

12002–2002
Hardin v. Don Love, Inc. green
nc · 1995
2 sentences

2002App. 301, 303 , 462 S.E.2d 245, 246 , disc. review denied, 342 N.C. 414 , 465 S.E.2d 541 (1995) (citation omitted).

2002App. 301, 303 , 462 S.E.2d 245, 246 , disc. review denied, 342 N.C. 414 , 465 S.E.2d 541 (1995) (citation omitted).

12002–2002
Corum v. University of North Carolina green
· 1992
2 sentences

1995Corum v. University of North Carolina, 97 N.C.App. 527, 531-532 , 389 S.E.2d 596, 598 (1990), aff'd in part, rev'd in part on other grounds, 330 N.C. 761 , 413 S.E.2d 276 (1992).

1995Corum v. University of North Carolina, 97 N.C.App. 527, 531-532 , 389 S.E.2d 596, 598 (1990), aff'd in part, rev'd in part on other grounds, 330 N.C. 761 , 413 S.E.2d 276 (1992).

11995–1995
Robinson v. Sears, Roebuck & Co. neutral
nc · 1939
2 sentences

1981The City relies on the majority opinion in Robinson v. Sears, Roebuck & Co., 216 N.C. 322 , 4 S.E.2d 889 (1939) (Seawell, J., dissenting), as authority for its position that Akion was not acting within the scope of his employment.

1981The City relies on the majority opinion in Robinson v. Sears, Roebuck & Co., 216 N.C. 322 , 4 S.E.2d 889 (1939) (Seawell, J., dissenting), as authority for its position that Akion was not acting within the scope of his employment.

11981–1981

Where else courts name it

CT 77 (1988–2022) MI 27 (1975–2026) TX 21 (1986–2024) OH 14 (1974–2025) CO 8 (1995–2025) PA 8 (1982–2024) NC 7 (1981–2025) NY 6 (2001–2014) MD 5 (1970–2026) LA 5 (1962–1975) CA 5 (1972–2013) WI 4 (1952–2021) KY 4 (1977–2023) NM 4 (1985–2023) GA 3 (1978–2023) UT 2 (1973–1994) KS 2 (1976–2024)

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