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4 canonical passages across 2 cases, quoted by 30 opinions in total. These passages cluster together because the same opinions keep quoting them side by side: they state parts of one doctrine. The anchor passage is from Smith v. State.

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1 Smith v. State Anchor
nc · 1976
green “a public official, engaged in the performance of governmental duties involving the exercise of judgment and discretion, may not be held personally liable for mere negligence in respect thereto.” 9
2 Wilcox v. City of Asheville
ncctapp · 2012
green “a public official is immune from suit unless the challenged action was (1) outside the scope of official authority, (2) done with malice, or (3) corrupt.” 9
3 Wilcox v. City of Asheville
ncctapp · 2012
green “(1) outside the scope of official authority, (2) done with malice, or (3) corrupt.” 8
4 Wilcox v. City of Asheville
ncctapp · 2012
green “a malicious act is an act (1) done wantonly, (2) contrary to the actor's duty, and (3) intended to be injurious to another.” 4

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