Appellate Court Opinions

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2,760 Appellate Court Opinions

, Supreme Court , 203A14 (Per Curiam) , Published
State v. Martin

Interpretation of definition of elder adult under N.C.G.S. 14-112.2 (2011)

, Supreme Court , 568A03-2 (Justice Robin Hudson) , Published
State v. Stubbs

Whether the Court of Appeals has subject matter jurisdiction to hear the State's appeal from a trial court's order granting defendant's MAR, resentencing him, and ordering his immediate release

, Supreme Court , 518PA13 (Justice Cheri Beasley) , Published
Ward v. Carmona

Motor vehicle collision; whether a jury verdict finding both drivers negligent was supported by sufficient evidence, denying plaintiff recovery

, Supreme Court , 100PA14 (Per Curiam) , Published
Wood v. Nunnery

Motor vehicle wreck caused by underinsured driver; judgment for plaintiff against defendant tortfeasor; whether defendant can receive credit against the amount of the judgment owed by him for monies paid to plaintiff by plaintiff's UIM and workers' compensation carriers

, Supreme Court , 84PA14 (Per Curiam) , Published
In re C.W.F.

Voluntary commitment of a minor based on diagnoses of mental illness; whether N.C.G.S.? 122C-224.3(c)allows admission of certified copies of medical reports and records only if the minor is permitted to confront and cross-examine witnesses who prepared the reports.

, Supreme Court , 501PA12 (Justice Mark Martin) , Published
State v. Grice

The trial court's denial of defendant's motion to suppress contraband obtained via a warrantless search; plain view doctrine; plain error review

, Supreme Court , 153A14 (Per Curiam) , Published
State v. Monroe

Whether a defendant charged with possession of a firearm by a felon was entitled to a jury instruction on an affirmative defense based on justification for possessing the weapon

, Supreme Court , 38A14 (Per Curiam) , Published
State v. Stepp

Whether a defendant charged with first-degree sexual offense under N.C.G.S. ? 14-27.1(4) was entitled to a jury instruction on the affirmative defense that his actions were taken for an accepted medical purpose

, Supreme Court , 503PA13 (Per Curiam) , Published
Charlotte Motor Speedway v. Cnty. of Cabarrus

Breach of contract action; whether a letter sent by defendant's representative committing funds in connection with plaintiffs' construction of a racing facility created a binding contract

, Supreme Court , 359A13 (Justice Robert Edmunds Jr.) , Published
Christie v. Hartley Construc., Inc.

Whether the six year statute of repose bars a homeowner's claim based on a twenty year express warranty; application of same statute of repose to claims based on unfair trade practices, fraud, and willful and wanton negligence

, Supreme Court , 201PA12-2 (Justice Robert Edmunds Jr.) , Published
Dickson v. Rucho

Challenge to 2011 N.C. Congressional, Senate, & House redistricting plans; appeal from three judge panel's grant of summary judgment for defendants on all claims

, Supreme Court , 197PA13 (Justice Robert Hunter Jr.) , Published
Falk v. Fannie Mae

Priority of liens on real property; applicability of N.C.G.S. 45-37(b)

, Supreme Court , 492PA13 (Justice Barbara Jackson) , Published
Hammond v. Saini

Whether internal documents produced by a hospital review team in response to an operating room fire are protected from disclosure by the medical review privilege contained in N.C.G.S. 131E-76 and 131E-95

, Supreme Court , 553PA13 (Per Curiam) , Published
In re Jerry's Shell, LLC

Whether a limited liability company must be represented by legal counsel in administrative hearings before the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles

, Supreme Court , 552PA13 (Justice Cheri Beasley) , Published
In re Twin Cnty. Motorsports, Inc.

Whether state law requires that corporations be represented by legal counsel in administrative hearings before the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles

, Supreme Court , 385PA13 (Justice Cheri Beasley) , Published
Lunsford v. Mills

When underinsured motorist coverage is triggered when an insured is injured in a motor vehicle accident caused by multiple drivers