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Adams Homes AEC, LLC v. Stanly Cnty.
Service units; equivalent residential unit (ERU); statutory interpretation; System Development Fees; N.C. Gen. Stat. § 162A-200.
Bridges v. Bridges
comtempt; purge
In re: Arnette
Acknowledged paternity; pretermitted heir
In re: J.A.S.F., J.A.S.F., M.S.S-F.
Juvenile Code; disposition; permanency planning; evidentiary standards; oral testimony
In re: N.M.W. & A.N.D.
Termination of parental rights; Permanency Planning Hearing; Ceasing reunification efforts;Waiver/Forfeiture of right to counsel; NC Gen Stat 7B-906.2(d); Mandated findings
Legal Impact for Chickens v. Case Farms, LLC
motion to dismiss, statutory interpretation, protection of animals act, animal cruelty, plain language, affirm.
Nelson v. Smith
motion to dismiss; rule 12(b)(1); subject matter jurisdiction; Workers’ Compensation Act; exclusivity provision; N.C. Gen. Stat. 97-10.1; release agreement; affiliate
Palmetto RTC, LLC v. Fielden
Breach of Express Contract; Implied Claims; Unjust Enrichment; Motion for Directed Verdict; JNOW/New Trial
Real Property Marketable Title Act; N.C. Gen. Stat. § 47B-1-9 (2023); Slander of Title; Notice of Lis Pendens; N.C. Gen. Stat § 1-116 (a)-(d) (2023); Jury Instructions
State Bd. of Exam'rs of Plumbing, Heating & Fire Sprinkler Contractors v. Hudson
indirect criminal contempt, jurisdiction, findings of fact, competent evidence, ultimate finding, statute of limitations, misdemeanor, injunction, motion for order to show cause, substantial evidence, affirm.
State v. Aspiote
direct criminal contempt, indirect criminal contempt, under the influence, drug use, urine sample
State v. Joyner
N.C. Gen. Stat. 15A-1222; N.C. Gen. Stat. 15A-1232; prejudice; Rule 403; Rule 901; plain error; closing remarks; ex mero motu
State v. Latta
right to withdraw appeal, State v Handy 326 NC 532, Handy factors, N.C.G.S. 15A-1024
State v. Maney
Character Evidence; Plain Error; Jury Instructions; Delay in Appeal; Sixth Amendment; No Error
State v. Montgomery
motion to dismiss; insufficient evidence; felonious operation of a motor vehicle to elude arrest; N.C. Gen. Stat. 20-141.5; reckless driving; N.C. Gen. Stat. 20-140; jury instructions; plain error
State v. Townsend
Causal nexus; expert testimony
Thompson v. Rock Barn Props., Inc.
Rule 9; failure to provide transcripts; burden of compiling record.
Court of Appeals Published Opinions Filed May 7, 2025
Arrington v. Arrington
attorney fees, interlocutory appeal, substantial right, significant sum of money
Brown v. N.C. Dep't of Envtl. Quality
Foresters;
Sovereign Immunity;
Overtime Wages;
Legislative intent;
Federal reimbursement;
Third Party Beneficiary;
Class certification;
Carter v. Home2 Suites by Hilton Charlotte I-77 S.
interlocutory; minimum contacts ruling; long-arm statute; Rule 12(b)(2); motion to dismiss; lack of personal jurisdiction; due process violation