Carter v. Scheidt

Following provisions with reference to the aggrieved party’s petition and the Commissioner’s answer, G.S. 20-279.2 (b), in pertinent part, provides:

“(b) ... At the hearing upon the petition the judge shall sit without the intervention of a jury and shall receive such evidence as shall be deemed by the judge to be relevant and proper. Except as otherwise provided in this section, upon the filing of the petition herein provided for, the procedure shall be the same as in civil actions.

“The matter shall be heard de novo and the judge shall enter his order affirming the act or order of the…