In Re Annexation Ordinance Adopted by the City of Jacksonville

In annexation proceedings under parts 2 and 3 of Article 36, Subchapter YI, Chapter 160 of the General Statutes of North Carolina (hereinafter referred to as the “Act”), the record of the proceedings, including the report and annexation ordinance, must show prima facie complete and substantial compliance with the Act, as a condition precedent to the right of the municipality to annex. Where an appeal is taken from an annexation ordinance and a petition has been filed requesting review of the annexation proceedings, and the proceedings show prima facie that there has been substantial…