Appellate Court Opinions

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15,488 Appellate Court Opinions

, Court of Appeals , COA23-864 (Judge John Tyson) , Published
In re: E.H. & R.H.

Abuse and Neglect;
Initial Adjudication;
Unexplained injuries;
Unsupported findings;
Removal from home;

, Court of Appeals , COA23-1050 (Judge Jeff Carpenter) , Published
In re: Howell

Caveat; Will; Undue Influence; Bond; Rule 41; Dismissal; No Abuse of Discretion.

, Court of Appeals , COA23-978 (Judge Jeff Carpenter) , Published
RM Contractors, LLC v. Wiggins

Interlocutory Order; Substantial Right; Claim of Lien; Perfection, Priority; Breach of Contract; Summary Judgment.

, Court of Appeals , COA23-141 (Judge Hunter Murphy) , Published
State v. Ditty

order rendered, order entered, enforcement of withdrawn plea agreement, detrimental reliance

, Court of Appeals , COA23-412 (Judge Fred Gore) , Published
State v. Guzman

N.C.G.S. § 15A-291(c); N.C.G.S. §§ 15A-262 and 15A-263; judicial recusal; wiretap orders; ping orders

, Court of Appeals , COA23-845 (Judge Jeff Carpenter) , Published
State v. Lail

Rule 403 Balancing; Substantially More Prejudicial Than Probative; Abuse of Discretion; Wrongful Exclusion of Impeachment Evidence; Credibility; Jury Question; Prejudice; New Trial.

, Court of Appeals , COA23-977 (Judge April Wood) , Published
State v. McNeil

Possession; Constructive possession; Close juxtaposition; Controlled delivery; Power to control; Lesser-included offense; Methamphetamine; Other incriminating circumstances; Motion to dismiss.

, Court of Appeals , COA23-409 (Judge Chris Dillon) , Published
State v. Montanino

felony murder, felonious larceny, misdemeanor larceny, misdemeanor manslaughter, involuntary manslaughter

, Court of Appeals , COA23-949 (Judge April Wood) , Published
State v. Primm

Solicitation of a child by computer or other electronic device; N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-202.3(a); Knowingly solicited; Motion to dismiss; Substantial evidence; Contradictions and discrepancies are for the jury to resolve.

, Court of Appeals , COA23-564 (Judge Julee Flood) , Published
State v. Robinson

N.C. Gen. Stat. 15A-534; N.C. Gen. Stat. 15A-1431; right to a jury trial; right to be free from unreasonable seizures; secured bond; unsecured bond; modification of pretrial release conditions

, Court of Appeals , COA23-936 (Judge Jefferson Griffin) , Published
State v. Scott

Withdrawal of guilty plea; Handy factors; fair and just reason; petition for certiorari

, Court of Appeals , COA23-559 (Judge Allegra Collins) , Published
Sunshine v. Sunshine

alimony, depression of income, imputation of income, accustomed standard of living, savings

, Supreme Court , 403PA21 (Justice Paul Newby) , Published
Bouvier v. Porter

Whether persons involved in the preparation and filing of election protests are entitled to the absolute privilege in a defamation action when they did not subsequently participate in the election protest hearing as a party, counsel, or witness.

, Supreme Court , 10A23 (Justice Phil Berger Jr.) , Published
Canteen v. Charlotte Metro Credit Union

Whether a unilateral amendment made pursuant to a change-of-terms provision violates the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing and renders a contract illusory.

, Supreme Court , 89PA22 (Justice Anita Earls) , Published
Fearrington v. City of Greenville

Whether plaintiffs have taxpayer standing to challenge a city's red light camera program, and whether the framework used to fund that camera program violates Article IX, sec. 7 of North Carolina's Constitution.

, Supreme Court , 219A23 (Justice Allison Riggs) , Published
Hinman v. Cornett

Whether the trial court properly granted summary judgment against parties asserting adverse possession where the claimants mistakenly believed they owned the disputed tract and the evidence viewed in the light most favorable to them did not show permissive use.