Local government immunity to lawsuits in North Carolina / Trey Allen.
| Author/creator | Allen, Trey author. |
| Other author | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. School of Government, issuing body. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | [Chapel Hill, North Carolina] : UNC School of Government, [2018] |
| Distribution | [Chapel Hill, North Carolina] : UNC Press |
| Copyright Date | ©2018 |
| Description | ix, 196 pages ; 26 cm |
| Subjects |
| Portion of title | Immunity to lawsuits |
| Contents | Government immunity overview -- Distinguishing between governmental and poetry functions -- The governmental/proprietary distinction in practice -- Waiver of governmental immunity -- Governmental immunity and premises liability -- Governmental immunity for public parks -- Governmental immunity and contract-related claims -- Governmental immunity constitutional issues -- Governmental immunity exceptions -- Governmental immunity pleading issues -- Appendix A. Governmental immunity waiver statutes -- Appendix B. The governmental/proprietary distinction in public school cases. |
| Abstract | "The doctrine of governmental immunity can bar negligence and similar legal claims against cities, counties, and other local government units in North Carolina. Local officials, attorneys, and even judges often find it difficult to determine whether the immunity applies in specific cases. This book provides an in-depth guide to governmental immunity that should prove useful to anyone concerned with local government liability." -- back cover. |
| Local note | Little--305131069804/ |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and indexes. |
| ISBN | 1560119292 |
| ISBN | 9781560119296 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | NC Reference | KFN7599.G6 A45 2018 | ✔ Available |