Lackey v. N. C. Department of Human Resources

WELLS, Judge.

At the outset, we note that we are confronted with an appeal from a decision of a State Administrative agency in which neither of the parties suggests in their briefs the applicable scope of judicial review. As our Supreme Court has repeatedly emphasized, this is a serious omission and deficiency in the appellate process, and it is essential that the parties present their contention as to the applicable scope of appellate review. See Brooks v. Grading Co., 303 N.C. 573, 281 S.E. 2d 24 (1981); In re appeal of Savings & Loan League, 302 N.C. 458, 276 S.E. 2d 404 (1981); State ex…