Whether there was sufficient evidence that a criminal defendant knew or had reasonable grounds to believe the gun in his possession was stolen in violation of N.C.G.S. 14-71.1.

Whether the trial court erred by denying defendant's motion to dismiss his indecent liberties charges.

Whether the Court of Appeals erred in its sufficiency of the evidence analyses in considering the trial court's denial of defendant's motions to dismiss.

Whether the Court of Appeals erred in concluding that the sentencing court entered an order that exceeded the scope of the reviewing court's mandate.

Whether the Court of Appeals erred by affirming the trial court's order denying defendant's motion to suppress evidence under the knock and talk exception to the Fourth Amendment warrant requirement.

Adverse possession; common property easement in subdivision; tacking prior owner's possessory period; Rule 12(b)(6) motion to dismiss; summary judgment

abuse of discretion, appeal bond, attorneys' fees

substantial change in circumstances; attorneys fees; attorney fee; improper purpose; parenting coordinator; Rule 11; Rule 11 Sanctions; findings of fact; affect of the welfare of the child; high conflict; high-conflict

Implied warranty of Habitability; Residential Rental Agreements Act; Imminently Dangerous Conditions; Unfair and Deceptive Trade Practices; Prohibited Acts by Debt Collectors; N.C. Gen. Stat. § 42-46; Proximate Injury

termination of parental rights; TPR; failure to legitimate; NCGS 7B-1111(a)(5); best interests of the child determination; abuse of discretion

permanency planning order; guardianship; demonstration of learned skills; lack of stable housing

termination of parental rights, willful abandonment, juvenile best interests

Termination of parental rights; waiver of counsel; parental competency inquiry.

N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7B-906.2(b); Failure to follow statutory mandate; Termination of parental rights; Ceasing reunification efforts.

Motion to Dismiss Appeal;
Mootness;
Frivolous claims;
Attorney’s fees as sanction;
N.C. Gen Stat. 75-16.1;

amendment to pleading; relation back; N.C.G.S. § 1A-1, Rule 15(c); equitable estoppel; summary judgment; abuse of discretion.

certificate of authority, personal jurisdiction, foreign corporation, registering to do business in North Carolina, motion to dismiss.

Arbitration; operating agreement; interim award; arbitration award; arbitration clause; arbitrator's scope of authority; Revised Uniform Arbitration Act

Unfair and Deceptive Trade Practices, Summary Judgment, Foreclosure, Deed of Trust, Substantial Aggravating Circumstances, Gift Letter, Affirmed.

summary ejectment, lease, termination, unfair and deceptive trade practices, implied warranty of habitability, rent abatement, findings of fact, remanded.