Preemptive assessment of fees by county government, interlocal agreements, unconstitutional conditions doctrine and impact fees, Nollan/Dolan/ Koontz, judicial notice of public documents, judgment on the pleadings

contract interpretation, novation, defamation, unfair and deceptive trade practices

Post-judgment proceeding, motion for Specific Performance Bond

Easement, Driveway, Boat Slip, Summary Judgment, Developers, Vehicles, Pure Race, Navigable Waters

child support, reasonable needs, standard of living

real property, quitclaim deed, direct execution, judgment lien, uniform voidable transfers act, transfer

NCGS section 136-108 hearing, eminent domain, scope of easements, required findings

res ipsa loquitor, common knowledge and experience, conflicting expert testimony

NC Gen. Stat. Section 116B-78; Escheated Funds; Statutory Interpretation by the Agency

Section 1983; Under color of law; Jurisdiction to award attorney's fees after notice of appeal.

insurance, summary judgment, auto liability, breach of contract, claim, unfair trade practices

order on alimony, findings of marital misconduct, reasons for amount and duration of alimony

Juvenile Code; Abuse and Neglect; Continuance

adjudication of neglect and dependency; stipulation agreement; remand for findings of fact

permanency planning, reunification, guardianship

Permanency Planning Order; Sufficiency of Findings of Fact

adjudication of neglect; role of judge on remand; Rule 63

Estate, Undue Influence, Testamentary Capacity

Domestic Violence Protective Order; N.C. Gen. Stat. 50B-1(b)(6); As-applied constitutional challenge; LGBTQ+; Obergefell v. Hodges; Equal Protection Clause

Dependent Spouse; Supporting Spouse; Child Support; Alimony