Appellate Court Opinions

Slip opinions (court's decision in a case) filed and written by the justices of the Supreme Court or judges of the Court of Appeals

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15,497 Appellate Court Opinions

, Court of Appeals , COA09-302 (Judge Linda Stephens) , Published
Seagraves v Seagraves

Test for undue influence in making a will; fiduciary relationship, testamentary capacity

, Court of Appeals , COA09-773 (Judge Sanford Steelman) , Published
State v Choudhry

Hearsay Statement; 'Opening the Door'; Waiver of possible conflict of interest

, Court of Appeals , COA09-1589 (Judge Robert Hunter Jr.) , Published
State v Davis

Sentencing; mitigating factors and restitution

, Court of Appeals , COA09-823 (Judge Martha Geer) , Published
State v Grady

Confrontation clause harmless beyond a reasonable doubt

, Court of Appeals , COA08-1538 (Judge James Wynn Jr.) , Published
State v Hargrove

Double jeopardy; waiver of report to appeal; declaration of mistrial

, Court of Appeals , COA09-1421 (Judge Cheri Beasley) , Published
State v Hudson

Motion to suppress evidence; motions to dismiss

, Court of Appeals , COA09-1659 (Judge Cheri Beasley) , Published
State v King

Pat down permitted for officer's safety even after visible handgun discovered

, Court of Appeals , COA09-1631 (Judge Robert Hunter Jr.) , Published
State v Kirby

Self-defense; jury instructions

, Court of Appeals , COA09-747 (Judge James Wynn Jr.) , Published
State v Ligon

Sufficiency of the evidence; first degree sexual exploitation

, Court of Appeals , COA09-1416 (Judge Barbara Jackson) , Published
State v Marshall

Stolen goods; constructive possession of vehicle on public street; insufficient evidence for jury instruction

, Court of Appeals , COA09-327 (Judge Martha Geer) , Published
State v Mendoza

Testimony regarding defendant's silence

, Court of Appeals , COA09-1640 (Judge Linda Stephens) , Published
State v Smith

Defendant's silence and right to be free from self-incrimination; alibi

, Court of Appeals , COA09-1551 (Judge Cheri Beasley) , Published
State v Wooten

Stalking; torment, terrorize and terrify prosecuting witness

, Court of Appeals , COA09-304 (Judge Cheri Beasley) , Published
State v Wray

Defendant did not forfeit right to attorney when his mental capacity unclear

, Court of Appeals , COA09-923 (Judge Robert Hunter Jr.) , Published
Amward Homes, Inc., et al v Town of Cary

Zoning; subdivision; statute of limitations; subject matter jurisdiction; due process; equal protection; mootness standing; ultra vires; estoppel; attorney's fees