McBride Ex Rel. McBride v. North Carolina State Board of Education

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Plaintiff conceded on oral argument here he could not maintain his claim against Guilford County Board of Education. This concession was properly made. Art. 31, c. 143, of the General Statutes has no application with respect to acts of employees of city or county administrative units. They may, by taking liability insurance, waive their governmental immunity and hence be held liable for the torts of their employees to the extent authorized by G.S. 115-53. Plaintiff makes no contention that he is entitled to recover under the provisions of that statute.

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