NC General Statutes

N.C. Gen. Stat. § 136-108 (2026)

Determination of issues other than damages

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After the filing of the plat, the judge, upon motion and 10 days' notice by either the Department of Transportation or the owner, shall, either in or out of term, hear and determine any and all issues raised by the pleadings other than the issue of damages, including, but not limited to, if controverted, questions of necessary and proper parties, title to the land, interest taken, and area taken. (1959, c. 1025, s. 2; 1963, c. 1156, s. 5; 1973, c. 507, s. 5; 1977, c. 464, s. 7.1.)

 

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 81 cases (15 in the last 5 years), 1963–2025 · leading case: City of Wilson v. Batten Fam., L.L.C., 740 S.E.2d 487 (N.C. Ct. App. 2013).
City of Wilson v. Batten Fam., L.L.C., 740 S.E.2d 487 (N.C. Ct. App. 2013). · cites it 68× “2 Plaintiff filed a “Motion for Determination of All Issues Other Than Damages,” pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. § 136-108 , on 26 February 2010.”
Dep't of Transp. v. Rowe, 521 S.E.2d 707 (N.C. 1999). · cites it 24× “A pretrial hearing was conducted pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 136-108 to settle issues arising from the pleadings other than the amount of damages.”
Dep't of Transp. v. Blue, 556 S.E.2d 609 (N.C. Ct. App. 2001). · cites it 10× “The North Carolina Department of Transportation (“NCDOT”) and Mack Blue, Brenda Blue, and Pierce Irby (collectively, “defendants”) each appeal from the trial court’s orders denying NCDOT’s motion to strike defendants’ second defense, granting NCDOT’s motion to dismiss…”
Dep't of Transp. v. Byerly, 573 S.E.2d 522 (N.C. Ct. App. 2002). · cites it 18× “Pursuant to N.C. Gen.Stat. § 136-108, upon motion, the trial court in a condemnation proceeding is to "hear and determine any and all issues raised by the pleadings other than the issue of damages .”
Dep't of Transp. v. Adams Outdoor Adver. of Charlotte Ltd., 785 S.E.2d 151 (N.C. Ct. App. 2016). · cites it 15× “Both parties filed motions for a "Section 108 hearing," pursuant to N.C. Gen.Stat. § 136-108, to hear all matters raised by the pleadings, except the issue of damages.”
Dep't of Transp. v. Adams Outdoor Advert. of Charlotte Ltd. P'ship, 804 S.E.2d 486 (N.C. 2017). · cites it 6× “” N.C.G.S. § 136-108 (2015). -4- DEP’T OF TRANSP.”
Beroth Oil Co. v. N.C. Dep't of Transp., 808 S.E.2d 488 (N.C. Ct. App. 2017). · cites it 6× “N.C. Gen. Stat. § 136-108 (2015) (emphasis added).”
Dep't of Transp. v. Webster, 751 S.E.2d 220 (N.C. Ct. App. 2013). · cites it 21× “In its order entered 8 August 2012, in a sub-section entitled “Hearing Pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. § 136-108 ,” the trial court stated the following: 17.”
North Carolina Dep't of Transp. v. Stagecoach Vill., 601 S.E.2d 279 (N.C. Ct. App. 2004). · cites it 18× “Section 136-108 provides as follows: After the filing of the plat, the judge, upon motion and 10 days’ notice by either the Department of Transportation or the owner, shall, either in or out of term, hear and determine any and all issues raised by the pleadings other than the…”
North Carolina State High. Com'n v. Nuckles, 155 S.E.2d 772 (N.C. 1967). · cites it 12× “With reference to (1), G.S. § 136-108 provides: "Determination of issues other than damages.”
Dep't of Transp. v. Overton, 433 S.E.2d 471 (N.C. Ct. App. 1993). · cites it 12× “At a hearing held pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 136-108, the trial court dismissed CSX’s defenses and objections for insufficient evidence under Rule 41 of the North Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure.”
Dep't of Transp. v. Airlie Park, Inc., 576 S.E.2d 341 (N.C. Ct. App. 2003). · cites it 6× “Section 136-108 of the North Carolina General Statutes requires parties to a condemnation proceeding to resolve all issues other than damages at a hearing as follows: After the filing of the plat, the judge, upon motion and 10 days’ notice by either the Department of…”
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