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In re J.B.
Termination of parental rights; whether respondent's parental rights were subject to termination based on neglect; whether the trial court abused its discretion in determining that termination was in the minor child's best interests.
In re J.G.S.
Termination of parental rights pursuant to N.C.G.S. 7B-1111(a)(1), (2), (6), (7) (2019). No-merit review pursuant to Rule 3.1(e) of the North Carolina Rules of Appellate Procedure.
In re J.K.F.
Termination of parental rights; adjudication of willful failure to pay a reasonable portion of the juveniles' cost of care under N.C.G.S. 7B-1111(a)(3); existence of a voluntary support agreement as evidence of respondent-parent's ability to pay an amount more than zero.
In re K.W.
Termination of parental rights pursuant to N.C.G.S. 7B-1111(a)(1), (3) (2019). No-merit review pursuant to Rule 3.1(e) of the North Carolina Rules of Appellate Procedure.
In re L.G.G.
Whether the trial court erred in concluding grounds existed to terminate parental rights pursuant to N.C.G.S. 7B-1111(a)(1); whether the trial court abused its discretion by concluding that termination of respondent-father's parental rights was in the juvenile's best interests.
In re M.E.S.
Appeal from order terminating respondent's parental rights; whether the trial court properly terminated respondent's parental rights pursuant to N.C.G.S. 7B-1111(a)(7).
In re N.C.E.
Termination of parental rights; dispositional determination under N.C.G.S. 7B-1110(a); whether trial court made sufficient findings about children's relationship with proposed permanent placements under N.C.G.S. 7B-1110(a)(5); whether evidence supports trial court's findings about lack of appropriate relative placement under N.C.G.S. 7B-1110(a)(6); whether trial court abused its discretion in concluding termination of respondent-mother's parental rights was in children?s best interests.
In re N.K.
Termination of parental rights pursuant to N.C.G.S. 7B-1111(a)(1), (2) (2019). No-merit review pursuant to Rule 3.1(e) of the North Carolina Rules of Appellate Procedure.
In re P.R.F.
No-merit appeal pursuant to Rule 3.1(e) of the North Carolina Rules of Appellate Procedure from an order terminating parental rights pursuant to N.C.G.S. 7B-1111(a)(1), (2), (3), (6), and (7).
In re S.C.C.
Appeal from order terminating parental rights; termination of parental rights for failure to pay a reasonable portion of the cost of the child's care pursuant to N.C.G.S. 7B-1111(a)(3); whether the trial court abused its discretion by concluding that terminating respondents' parental rights was in the best interests of the juvenile.
In re T.T.
Termination of parental rights pursuant to N.C.G.S. 7B-1111(a)(2); whether respondent failed to make reasonable progress in correcting the conditions resulting in removal of the juvenile.
In re W.K.
Private termination; appeal from an order terminating respondent's parental rights; whether the trial court committed prejudicial error by terminating respondent's parental rights when it failed to articulate the specific statutory grounds supporting termination under the 'conclusions of law' section of the termination order; whether the evidence supports the trial court's findings of fact and the findings of fact support its conclusion of law that grounds existed to terminate respondent's parental rights under N.C.G.S. 7B-1111(a)(1).
Supreme Court Opinions Filed October 29, 2021
Bandy v. A Perfect Fit For You, Inc.
Whether the Business Court erred by entering an order which refused to authorize payment of fees to an attorney who performed legal services for a receiver solely because the Business Court believed the attorney violated a prior order establishing the procedure for seeking authorization of fee payments. Whether an attorney for a receiver may recoup fees for work performed in relation to litigation arising from the trial court's prior denial of authorization to pay fees.
Copeland v. Amward Homes of N.C., Inc.
Whether a real estate developer has a duty to sequence development or conduct mass grading; whether a real estate developer has a duty to protect against the negligence of a third party.
In re B.R.L.
Whether clear and convincing evidence supported the trial court's conclusion that respondent willfully abandoned the juvenile pursuant to N.C.G.S. 7B-1111(a)(7) and whether the trial court failed to make findings of the likelihood of future neglect pursuant to N.C.G.S. 7B-1111(a)(1) in concluding grounds existed to terminate parental rights.
In re O.E.M.
Appeal from order terminating respondent-father's parental rights; whether the trial court erred by terminating respondent-father's parental rights despite Department of Social Service's failure to verify a motion in the cause seeking termination of a father's parental rights pursuant to N.C.G.S. 7B-1104.
In re Z.M.T.
Appeal from orders terminating respondent's parental rights; whether respondent received ineffective assistance of counsel.
Plantation Bldg. of Wilmington, Inc. v. Town of Leland
Whether the trial court erred when it certified a class based on a class certification motion filed after a summary judgment motion had been granted in plaintiff's favor.
State v. Dew
Whether there is sufficient evidence of multiple assaults in the light most favorable to the State to submit the issue to the jury; whether there is sufficient evidence to establish that defendant used his hands, feet, or teeth as deadly weapons.