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N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1-1 (2026)

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Remedies in the courts of justice are divided into -

(1) Actions.

(2) Special proceedings. (C.C.P., s. 1; Code, s. 125; Rev., s. 346; C.S., s. 391.)

 

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 20 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 1901–2024 · leading case: State v. Garren, 451 S.E.2d 315 (N.C. Ct. App. 1994).
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State v. Garren, 451 S.E.2d 315 (N.C. Ct. App. 1994). · cites it 37× “The Jackson County Board of Commissioners adopted a noise ordinance on 2 December 1991 which provides in pertinent part: Section 1-1. Loud. Raucous and Disturbing Noise.”
In re Hughes, 785 S.E.2d 111 (N.C. Ct. App. 2016). · cites it 10× “, N.C. Gen.Stat. § 1-1." We are in agreement that the Industrial Commission is not a part of the Judicial Branch.”
Ocean Hill Jt. Venture v. North Carolina Dep't of Env't, Health & Nat. Resources, 426 S.E.2d 274 (N.C. 1993). · cites it 6× “) Although "proceeding" itself is not defined in Chapter 1, the terms "ordinary proceeding" and "special proceeding" are both used.”
In Re McKinney, 581 S.E.2d 793 (N.C. Ct. App. 2003). · cites it 2× “]G.S. § 1-1. A proceeding to terminate parental rights is .”
Keith v. Wallerich, 687 S.E.2d 299 (N.C. Ct. App. 2009). · cites it 2× “” N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1-1 (2007). “Actions” are defined as ordinary proceedings “in a court of justice, by which a party prosecutes another party for the enforcement or protection of a right, the redress or prevention of a wrong, or the punishment or prevention of a public offense.”
In re A.B.D., 617 S.E.2d 707 (N.C. Ct. App. 2005). · cites it 2× “1A-1, Rule 17(c)(2), Rules of Civil Procedure, applies [to termination of parental rights proceedings] is inescapable.”
State v. Santifort, 809 S.E.2d 213 (N.C. Ct. App. 2017). · cites it 4× “In order to understand this issue, it is helpful to review the differences set out in the North Carolina General Statutes between civil actions, criminal actions, and special proceedings.”
In Re Clark, 281 S.E.2d 47 (N.C. 1981). “G.S. 1-1. A proceeding to terminate parental rights is clearly not a criminal action, thus it is either a civil action or a special proceeding, G.”
Richardson v. North Carolina Dep't of Corr., 478 S.E.2d 501 (N.C. 1996). “, North Carolina Workers’ Compensation §§ 1-1 to -2 (2d ed. 1995). Prisoners have all of their daily needs met while in prison.”
Phil Mechanic Const. Co., Inc. v. Haywood, 325 S.E.2d 1 (N.C. Ct. App. 1985). “G.S. 1-1 provides that “[rjemedies in the courts of justice are divided into (1) Actions” and “(2) Special Proceedings.”
Hous. Auth. of City of Greensboro v. Farabee, 200 S.E.2d 12 (N.C. 1973). “See G.S. 1-1 through G.S. 1-3. Frequently, the party commencing a special proceeding is referred to as “petitioner,” Redevelopment Commission v.”
Jackson v. Guilford Cnty. Bd. of Adjustment, 163 S.E.2d 265 (N.C. Ct. App. 1968). · cites it 2× “Section 1-1 of Article I sets out the purpose of the ordinance as follows: “The zoning regulations and districts as herein set forth have been made in accordance with a comprehensive plan and áre designed to lessen congestion in the streets; to secure safety from fire, panic and…”
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— N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1-1(a) — 1 case
State v. Garren, 451 S.E.2d 315 (N.C. Ct. App. 1994). “The Jackson County Board of Commissioners adopted a noise ordinance on 2 December 1991 which provides in pertinent part: Section 1-1. Loud. Raucous and Disturbing Noise.”
— N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1-1(b) — 1 case
State v. Garren, 451 S.E.2d 315 (N.C. Ct. App. 1994). “The Jackson County Board of Commissioners adopted a noise ordinance on 2 December 1991 which provides in pertinent part: Section 1-1. Loud. Raucous and Disturbing Noise.”
— N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1-1(b)(3) — 1 case
State v. Garren, 451 S.E.2d 315 (N.C. Ct. App. 1994). “The Jackson County Board of Commissioners adopted a noise ordinance on 2 December 1991 which provides in pertinent part: Section 1-1. Loud. Raucous and Disturbing Noise.”
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