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Ward v. Carmona
Motor vehicle collision; whether a jury verdict finding both drivers negligent was supported by sufficient evidence, denying plaintiff recovery
Wood v. Nunnery
Motor vehicle wreck caused by underinsured driver; judgment for plaintiff against defendant tortfeasor; whether defendant can receive credit against the amount of the judgment owed by him for monies paid to plaintiff by plaintiff's UIM and workers' compensation carriers
Supreme Court Opinions Filed January 23, 2015
In re C.W.F.
Voluntary commitment of a minor based on diagnoses of mental illness; whether N.C.G.S.? 122C-224.3(c)allows admission of certified copies of medical reports and records only if the minor is permitted to confront and cross-examine witnesses who prepared the reports.
In re Judge Brenda Branch
Review of recommendation for public reprimand
State ex rel. Utils. Comm'n v. Cooper, Att'y Gen.
Appeal from order granting general rate increase to electric power company
State v. Grice
The trial court's denial of defendant's motion to suppress contraband obtained via a warrantless search; plain view doctrine; plain error review
State v. Monroe
Whether a defendant charged with possession of a firearm by a felon was entitled to a jury instruction on an affirmative defense based on justification for possessing the weapon
State v. Stepp
Whether a defendant charged with first-degree sexual offense under N.C.G.S. ? 14-27.1(4) was entitled to a jury instruction on the affirmative defense that his actions were taken for an accepted medical purpose
Supreme Court Opinions Filed December 19, 2014
Charlotte Motor Speedway v. Cnty. of Cabarrus
Breach of contract action; whether a letter sent by defendant's representative committing funds in connection with plaintiffs' construction of a racing facility created a binding contract
Christie v. Hartley Construc., Inc.
Whether the six year statute of repose bars a homeowner's claim based on a twenty year express warranty; application of same statute of repose to claims based on unfair trade practices, fraud, and willful and wanton negligence
Dickson v. Rucho
Challenge to 2011 N.C. Congressional, Senate, & House redistricting plans; appeal from three judge panel's grant of summary judgment for defendants on all claims
Falk v. Fannie Mae
Priority of liens on real property; applicability of N.C.G.S. 45-37(b)
Hammond v. Saini
Whether internal documents produced by a hospital review team in response to an operating room fire are protected from disclosure by the medical review privilege contained in N.C.G.S. 131E-76 and 131E-95
In re Jerry's Shell, LLC
Whether a limited liability company must be represented by legal counsel in administrative hearings before the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles
In re Twin Cnty. Motorsports, Inc.
Whether state law requires that corporations be represented by legal counsel in administrative hearings before the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles
Lunsford v. Mills
When underinsured motorist coverage is triggered when an insured is injured in a motor vehicle accident caused by multiple drivers
N.C. Farm Bureau Mut. Ins. Co. v. Paschal
Whether a minor injured in a wreck was a resident of the grandfather's household for purposes of UIM coverage under an auto liability policy issued to her grandfather.
Riggings Homeowners, Inc. v. Coastal Res. Comm'n
Whether a property owner met the requirements under N.C.G.S. 113A-120.1 to obtain a variance from the Coastal Res. Comm'n permitting the applicant to maintain sandbags to prevent erosion on the oceanfront side of his condo complex