Summary
explaining public officials sued in their official capacities may waive governmental immunity to the extent they carry insurance or other protections against negligence claims
Summary of this case from Dunston v. HarrisonOpinion
1994
explaining public officials sued in their official capacities may waive governmental immunity to the extent they carry insurance or other protections against negligence claims
Summary of this case from Dunston v. Harrison1994
explaining public officials sued in their official capacities may waive governmental immunity to the extent they carry insurance or other protections against negligence claims
Summary of this case from Dunston v. HarrisonFull title:PETITIONS FOR DISCRETIONARY REVIEW
Court:Supreme Court of North Carolina
Date published: Jan 1, 1994
The general rule regarding official immunity is: "`As long as a public officer lawfully exercises the…
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