Underwood v. Howland

First, we must decide if, in the light of G.S. 20-25, the Superior Court may consider this action. Pertinent provisions of the statute are as follows: “Any person denied a license or whose license has been cancelled, suspended or revoked by the Department, except where such cancellation is mandatory under the provisions of this article, shall have a right to file a petition within thirty (30) days thereafter for a hearing in the matter in the superior court. )>

For the purpose of this appeal, the crucial clause in the statute *562is “except where such cancellation is mandatory under the provisions…