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Dixon v. N.C. Dep't of Health & Hum. Servs.
Summary judgment; demotion; N.C.G.S. 126-35; pending discovery.
In re: E.E., S.M.E., H.L., C.L.
motion to remove party; legal custodian; abuse and neglect
In re: E.H. & R.H.
Abuse and Neglect;
Initial Adjudication;
Unexplained injuries;
Unsupported findings;
Removal from home;
In re: Howell
Caveat; Will; Undue Influence; Bond; Rule 41; Dismissal; No Abuse of Discretion.
RM Contractors, LLC v. Wiggins
Interlocutory Order; Substantial Right; Claim of Lien; Perfection, Priority; Breach of Contract; Summary Judgment.
State v. Ditty
order rendered, order entered, enforcement of withdrawn plea agreement, detrimental reliance
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
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.
State v. McNeil
Possession; Constructive possession; Close juxtaposition; Controlled delivery; Power to control; Lesser-included offense; Methamphetamine; Other incriminating circumstances; Motion to dismiss.
State v. Montanino
felony murder, felonious larceny, misdemeanor larceny, misdemeanor manslaughter, involuntary manslaughter
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.
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
State v. Scott
Withdrawal of guilty plea; Handy factors; fair and just reason; petition for certiorari
Sunshine v. Sunshine
alimony, depression of income, imputation of income, accustomed standard of living, savings
White v. Brave Quest Corp.
sanctions; interlocutory appeal; Rule 3; discovery order
Supreme Court Opinions Filed May 23, 2024
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.
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.
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.
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.