Legal Opinion

Clark v. Burke County

Court of Appeals of North Carolina

Decided November 15, 1994No. 9425SC98PublishedCited by 44 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

ARNOLD, Chief Judge.

Plaintiff argues on appeal that the trial court erred in granting defendants’ motion for summary judgment. In support of this argument, she contends that the action was not barred by governmental immunity and that her failure to plead waiver of immunity did not justify dismissal. She further contends that Deputy Smith’s actions were wilful and wanton, rising to the level of gross negligence, and that Sheriff Johnson’s failure to properly train Deputy Smith- signified a reckless disregard for the rights of the public.

Waiver of Immunity

Plaintiff contends that her failure to…

2Cases cited3 opinions

  1. Bullins v. SchmidtSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1988
  2. Peele v. Provident Mutual Life InsuranceCourt of Appeals of North Carolina · 1988
  3. Gunter v. AndersCourt of Appeals of North Carolina · 1994

3Cited by44 opinions

  1. Paquette v. County of DurhamCourt of Appeals of North Carolina · 2002
  2. Fabrikant v. Currituck CountyCourt of Appeals of North Carolina · 2005
  3. Parish v. HillSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1999
  4. Parker v. Bladen CountyDistrict Court, E.D. North Carolina · 2008
  5. Knight v. VernonCourt of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit · 2000

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