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State v. Engle
evidence of prior crimes, wrongs, or acts under Rule 404(b) of North Carolina Rules of Evidence; probative value of 404(b) evidence not outweighed by danger of unfair prejudice or confusion of jury under Rule 403 of North Carolina Rules of Evidence; no abuse of discretion in determining authenticity of disputed text message communications; review of authentication ruling on motion in limine; no prejudicial error in failing to exclude evidence of victim's good character where no objection raised at trial
State v. Everwine
Possession of stolen vehicle; motion to dismiss; restitution; value of stolen property.
State v. Johnson
Substantially similar
Violent felony
Violent habitual felon
State v. Juarez
sentencing - improper considerations by trial court; impact of drugs
State v. Lail
Second-degree murder; child abuse; Confrontation Clause; harmless error beyond a reasonable doubt; hearsay; excited utterance; no prejudicial error; closing arguments; cumulative error.
State v. McDaniel
Recent possession, recency, larceny, breaking and entering, extended probation period
State v. Newsuan
Gang-related testimony.
State v. Nyeplu
Jury voir dire; ineffective assistance of counsel; issue preservation; prejudice.
State v. Robinson
robbery with a dangerous weapon
State v. Wheeling
Jury Instruction; lesser included offenses; motion to dismiss; pretrial release; admissibility of evidence.
The Cherry Cmty. Org. v. Sellars
Good faith purchaser, NC Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices Act, NC Uniform Voidable Transactions Act
Wallace v. Geter
Summary Ejectment
Whisnant v. Abernathy Laurels
Worker's Compensation Act; N.C. Rule of Appellate Procedure 28(b)(6); aggravating injury; unchallenged findings of fact.
Court of Appeals Unpublished Opinions Filed February 4, 2020
B.V. Belk, Jr. v. VRS Magnolia Plaza, LLC
Easement Implied by Prior Use, Summary Judgment
Calatlantic Grp., Inc. v. Cnty. of Union
Interlocutory Order; Substantial Right; Petition for Writ of Certiorari; Rule 54(b)
Carrington v. Carolina Day Sch., Inc.
Employment Contract, Failure to State a Claim
Davidson v. Laws
Statutory Interpretation; child custody; Servicemembers Civil Relief Act.
Eastwood Constr. Co. v. Cnty. of Union
Interlocutory Order; Substantial Right; Petition for Writ of Certiorari; Rule 54(b)
In re A.J.A-D.
Termination of parental rights; willful abandonment; statutory two-step process of adjudication and disposition