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N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1-493 (2026)

What judges have jurisdiction

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All judges of the superior court and judges of the district court authorized to hear in-chambers matters have jurisdiction to grant injunctions and issue restraining orders in all civil actions and proceedings pending in their respective divisions. (1876-7, c. 223, ss. 1, 2; 1879, c. 63, ss. 1, 3; Code, s. 335; Rev., s. 814; C.S., s. 851; 1971, c. 381, s. 12; 1973, c. 66, s. 2.)

 

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 3 cases, 1947–1969 · leading case: Baker v. Varser, 79 S.E.2d 757 (N.C. 1954).
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Baker v. Varser, 79 S.E.2d 757 (N.C. 1954). “It is contended, however, that under the provisions of G.S. 1-493 judges of the Superior Court have jurisdiction to grant injunctions and restraining orders in all civil actions and proceedings.”
Boston v. Freeman, 171 S.E.2d 206 (N.C. Ct. App. 1969). · cites it 2× “1-485 and G.S. 1-493, judges of the superior court division retain the jurisdiction to grant injunctive relief.”
Massengill v. . Lee, 44 S.E.2d 356 (N.C. 1947). “Whether the restraining order was properly issued or not, it could not be ignored by plaintiff Massengill.”
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