action for equitable distribution and spousal support; Rule 12(b)(1) dismissal for lack of subject matter jurisdiction; Rule 12(b)(6) dismissal of a claim for rescission of separation agreement; scope of appellate review when Rule 12(b)(6) grounds support a Rule 12(b)(1) dismissal; consideration of matters outside pleading

Termination of Parental Rights; N.C. Gen. Stat. 7B-1001(a); Review of Permanency Planning Order; Willful Abandonment

Involuntary commitment; violation of statutory mandate; N.C. Gen. Stat. § 122C-266(a)

Private termination of parental rights action; insufficient findings of fact

wills, devise, creditor

N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143-300.1; Industrial Commission's jurisdiction to hear negligence claims related to the operation of school buses; Tort Claims Act

Cross-examination, Impeachment, Easements

NCGS 7B-2101; motion to suppress; guardianship; MAR

Constitutional Law, Right to Trial by Jury, Bench Trial, Structural Error, Forfeiture of Counsel, Child Abuse, Murder

Satellite-based monitoring; preservation of Grady issue; Rule 2

Felony obstruction of justice by a parent

Jury instruction; incorrect statement of law; element of possession

Workers' compensation benefits; failure to establish plaintiff suffered an occupational disease; lack of expert medical evidence that plaintiff was at increased risk of contracting asthma than general public

First Amendment, Standing, Contract claims by church members, Review based on neutral principles of law

ripeness; subject matter jurisdiction; land use

Personal Injury, Obstacle in Roadway, Contributory Negligence, JNOV, Last Clear Chance, Jury Instructions

Neglected and dependent juvenile; Permanent plan of guardianship with relative; Ceasing reunification efforts; Reunification as concurrent permanent plan

Conduct inconsistent with constitutionally protected status as parent; clear, cogent and convincing evidence standard; ceasing reunification efforts, NCGS 7B-906.2; permanent custody; foster parents.

attorney's fees; NCGS §§ 36C-10-1004, 6-21(2)