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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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 Published Opinions Filed March 16, 2021
Court of Appeals Unpublished Opinions Filed March 16, 2021
Alexander v. Alexander
custody, consent order, visitation, parent, grandparent, intervene, status quo, attorney?s fees, child, children, unfit, paramount, welfare, custodial
Caroline-A-Contracting, LLC v. J. Scott Campbell Constr. Co., Inc.
negligence counterclaim
construction project dispute
general contractor and independent subcontractor
collateral source rule
offset/credit
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
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.
Erie Ins. Exch. v. Smith
Conditional delivery of a motor vehicle; Declaratory judgment; Liability insurance coverage.
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
In re J.N.
juvenile, father, permanency planning order, hearing, abuse, neglect, child, custody, DSS, grandparents, guardianship, guardian ad litem, parent
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
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.
In re: R.P. & X.P.
Adjudication and disposition hearing; stipulated facts; resignation of trial judge; N.C.G.S. 1A-1, Rule 63; ministerial act; N.C.G.S. 7B-805.