§ 7A-248. Condemnation actions and proceedings. - North Carolina Statutes

§ 7A‑248. Condemnation actions and proceedings.

The superior court division is the proper division, without regard tothe amount in controversy, for the trial of all actions and proceedings whereinproperty is being taken by condemnation in exercise of the power of eminentdomain, according to the practice and procedure provided by law for theparticular action or proceeding. Nothing in this section is in derogation ofthe validity of such administrative or quasi‑judicial procedures forvalue appraisal as may be provided for the particular action or proceedingprior to the raising of justiciable issues of fact or law requiringdetermination in the superior court. (1965, c. 310, s. 1.)