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33,106 Appellate Court Opinions

, Supreme Court , 308A20 (Justice Paul Newby) , Published
In re A.R.P.

Termination of parental rights pursuant to N.C.G.S. 7B-1111(a)(7) (2019). No-merit review pursuant to Rule 3.1(e) of the North Carolina Rules of Appellate Procedure.

, Supreme Court , 230A20 (Justice Robin Hudson) , Published
In re B.T.J.

Termination of parental rights; whether the trial court made adequate findings of fact to support a termination of respondent-mother's parental rights under N.C.G.S. 7B-1111(a)(1).

, Supreme Court , 196A20 (Justice Robin Hudson) , Published
In re C.R.L.

Termination of parental rights under N.C.G.S. 7B-1111(a)(1), (2), (9); whether the trial court's failure to hold a termination hearing within the timing requirements of N.C.G.S. 7B-1109 constitutes reversible error.

, Supreme Court , 248A20 (Justice Anita Earls) , Published
In re G.G.M.

Whether the trial court erred in adjudicating grounds to terminate respondent's parental rights under N.C.G.S. 7B-1111(a)(7); whether the trial court abused its discretion in determining termination of respondent's parental rights was in the children's best interests; whether respondent received ineffective assistance of counsel.

, Supreme Court , 249A20 (Justice Anita Earls) , Published
In re G.G.M. and S.M.

Whether the trial court erred in adjudicating grounds to terminate respondent's parental rights under N.C.G.S. 7B-1111(a)(7); whether the trial court abused its discretion in determining termination of respondent's parental rights was in the children's best interests; whether respondent received ineffective assistance of counsel.

, Supreme Court , 127A20 (Justice Anita Earls) , Published
In re H.A.J.

Denial of motion to continue; whether the trial court erred by eliminating reunification as a permanent plan; whether the trial court erred in determining grounds existed to terminate parental rights related to neglect pursuant to N.C.G.S. 7B-1111(a)(1); whether the trial court abused its discretion by concluding that terminating respondent's parental rights was in the best interests of the juveniles.

, Supreme Court , 91A20 (Justice Tamara Barringer) , Published
In re I.R.M.B.

Private termination; appeal from an order terminating respondent-father's parental rights under N.C.G.S. 7B-1111(a)(7) (2019); whether the trial court's findings of fact are supported by clear, cogent, and convincing evidence; whether the trial court's findings of fact support its conclusion of law that grounds existed to terminate respondent-father's parental rights on the basis of willful abandonment.

, Supreme Court , 186A20 (Justice Anita Earls) , Published
In re J.S.

Termination of parental rights pursuant to N.C.G.S. 7B-1111(a)(1); incarceration as an indicator of future neglect.

, Supreme Court , 252A20 (Justice Michael Morgan) , Published
In re L.N.G.

Termination of parental rights; whether the trial court made adequate findings of fact to support a termination of respondent-mother's parental rights under N.C.G.S. 7B-1111(a)(2).

, Supreme Court , 275A20 (Per Curiam) , Published
In re M.C.T.B.

Termination of parental rights pursuant to N.C.G.S. 7B-1111(a)(1), (3) (2019). No-merit review pursuant to Rule 3.1(e) of the North Carolina Rules of Appellate Procedure.

, Supreme Court , 193A20 (Justice Anita Earls) , Published
In re R.D.M.

Termination of parental rights pursuant to N.C.G.S. 7B-1111(a)(1)-(3); No-merit review.

, Court of Appeals , COA19-391 (Judge Chris Dillon) , Published
Alexander v. Alexander

custody, consent order, visitation, parent, grandparent, intervene, status quo, attorney?s fees, child, children, unfit, paramount, welfare, custodial

, Court of Appeals , COA20-328 (Judge Jefferson Griffin) , Unpublished
Crawford v. Town of Summerfield

Failure to allege standing, motion to amend complaint, Rule 15, Rules 12(b)(1) and 12(b)(6) motions to dismiss, quo warranto action

, Court of Appeals , COA19-713-2 (Judge Hunter Murphy) , Unpublished
Crosland v. Patrick

Statute of limitations bars claims of fraud, duress, or undue influence after three years. An alleged unilateral revocation of a prenuptial agreement argued in pleadings has no legal significance.

, Court of Appeals , COA20-246 (Judge Tobias Hampson) , Published
Erie Ins. Exch. v. Smith

Conditional delivery of a motor vehicle; Declaratory judgment; Liability insurance coverage.

, Court of Appeals , COA20-366 (Judge Darren Jackson) , Unpublished
In re B.T.

abuse and neglect; relative placement priority; necessity of findings to support conclusion that placement of juvenile with non-relatives was in the best interest of juvenile

, Court of Appeals , COA20-296 (Judge Chris Dillon) , Unpublished
In re J.N.

juvenile, father, permanency planning order, hearing, abuse, neglect, child, custody, DSS, grandparents, guardianship, guardian ad litem, parent

, Court of Appeals , COA20-348 (Judge John Arrowood) , Unpublished
In re S.O.

issues include whether the court had jurisdiction to enter permanency order awarding permanent guardianship of juvenile to foster parents; whether findings of fact support court's conclusion that parents are unfit and acted inconsistently with their constitutionally protected status; whether trial court erred by failing to notify appellants-parents of the right to file a motion for review; and whether evidence supported court's reunification findings and conclusions

, Court of Appeals , COA20-458 (Judge John Tyson) , Published
In re: J.C-B.

Permanency planning order; disposition; unfitness; conduct inconsistent with parental rights; clear and convincing evidence; cease reunification; adequate resources of legal custodian; GAL duties; terminating jurisdiction.