Impossible evidence, Batson procedure, and prima facie case.

Domestic violence protective order; intimidating a witness; possession of methamphetamine

Untimely notice of appeal; appellate jurisdiction

preservation, appellate review, child custody, best interests of the child, substantial change of circumstances, final decision-making authority

Whether the Coastal Resources Commission's denial of petitioners' request for a contested case hearing was substantially justified and therefore did not support an award of attorneys' fees to petitioners.

Whether a permanent injunction may issue and costs may be assessed for infringement of a church trade name.

Whether an officer may present lay testimony regarding the identity of a controlled substance.

Whether the trial court erred by denying defendant's motion to suppress.

Whether the trial court erred in admitting evidence of defendant's prior bad acts pursuant to Rule 404(b) of the North Carolina Rules of Evidence and whether during sentencing the trial court improperly considered defendant's decision to exercise his right to a jury trial.

Whether the Court of Appeals erred in holding that the Town of Midland had standing to bring a lawsuit against defendants for violations of its land development ordinance.

Appeal of Custody Order modifying prior Custody Agreement based on changes in circumstances to award primary physical custody of minor children to Appellee.

Property Owners Association;
Street and Pier access;
Constructive Fraud;
Directed verdict;
Tenants in common;
Common area;
Estoppel;

FAA preemption of forum-selection clause in arbitration agreement

no entered order in record; continuance; local rules; motion to dismiss

Rule 12(b)(6); Motion to dismiss; Restrictive covenant; Conveyance; Constructive notice; Real property; Register of Deeds; Chain of title; Recorded deed; Recorded instrument; Public record; Subdivisions; Uniform plan of development.

Contribution-Based Benefit Cap-Factor; Retroactivity; Rulemaking Requirements under the Administrative Procedure Act

termination of parental rights; subject-matter jurisdiction; N.C. Gen. Stat. 7B-1101; verified petitions; competent evidence