REDEVELOPMENT COM'N OF CITY OF WASHINGTON v. Grimes

BRANCH, Justice.

The power of eminent domain is exercised by a redevelopment commission pursuant to G.S. Chapter 40, Article 2, and Chapter 160, Article 37. Therefore, when the pleadings present issuable matter, the cause is not transferred to the Civil Issue Docket, but the clerk first passes on the questions presented after hearing evidence from all parties. If the clerk decides that petitioners cannot proceed with condemnation, then the petitioner may except and appeal. However, if the clerk decides in favor of the petitioner, exceptions may be noted, and the clerk appoints commissioners to…