Appellate Court Opinions

Slip opinions (court's decision in a case) filed and written by the justices of the Supreme Court or judges of the Court of Appeals

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15,923 Appellate Court Opinions

, Supreme Court , 193PA16 (Per Curiam) , Published
State v. Carter

Whether the indictment charging defendant with felony carrying a concealed handgun was fatally defective in violation of N.C.G.S. 15A-928.

, Supreme Court , 365A16 (Per Curiam) , Published
State v. Reed

Appeal from judgment entered after trial court's denial of defendant's motion to suppress evidence found during a traffic stop; whether the police officer unconstitutionally prolonged the stop under the Supreme Court of the United States' decision in Rodriguez v. United States.

, Supreme Court , 10A17 (Per Curiam) , Published
State v. Rousseau

Whether the State presented sufficient evidence to survive defendant's motions to dismiss a charge of maintaining a vehicle for the purpose of keeping marijuana.

, Supreme Court , 28A17 (Per Curiam) , Published
State v. Wilson

Appeal from defendant's conviction for felony animal cruelty; whether the trial court erred in not instructing the jury on the lesser included offense of misdemeanor animal cruelty.

, Court of Appeals , COA16-1303 (Judge Mark Davis) , Published
Bradley v. Bradley

Personal jurisdiction; marriage and divorce of parties that were married in NC but never lived in this state; international lifestyle and parties living abroad

, Court of Appeals , COA16-444 (Judge Donna Stroud) , Published
Moriggia v. Castelo

family law, standing, motion to dismiss, acts inconsistent with parental status

, Court of Appeals , COA17-377 (Judge John Tyson) , Published
Parker v. Desherbinin

Adverse possession under color of title, NCGS 1-38(a). Adverse possession under 20 years continuous use, NCGS 1-40. Findings of fact not supported by competent evidence. Lappage. Conclusions of law de novo review.

, Court of Appeals , COA17-287 (Judge Chris Dillon) , Published
State v. Brawley

Indictment, Larceny, Identifying the Victim, Fatal Error

, Court of Appeals , COA16-1113 (Judge Phil Berger Jr.) , Published
State v. Curry

First degree murder; Motion to withdraw; Ineffective assistance of counsel

, Court of Appeals , COA16-1254 (Judge Phil Berger Jr.) , Published
State v. Dunston

Motion to dismiss; Maintaining vehicle for keeping or selling controlled substances; Totality of the circumstances.

, Court of Appeals , COA16-1300 (Judge Chris Dillon) , Published
State v. Madonna

First-degree murder; motions to dismiss; premeditation, deliberation, and self-defense; improper closing argument.

, Court of Appeals , COA16-1207 (Judge Linda McGee) , Published
State v. Meadows

Sentencing Hearing; Rule 10(a)(1); State v Canady; Ineffective Assistance of Counsel; Prejudice

, Court of Appeals , COA17-345 (Judge John Arrowood) , Published
State v. Mosley

second degree murder; malice; sentencing

, Court of Appeals , COA17-82 (Judge Valerie Zachary) , Published
Tigani v. Tigani

Contempt order not supported by competent evidence

, Court of Appeals , COA17-285 (Judge John Tyson) , Published
Discovery Ins. Co. v. The NC Dep't of Ins.

Risk of loss for fraud by employee; statutory authority of reinsurance facility; fidelity losses arising out of claims handling; standard of review of Commissioner's decision; equitable estoppel and defenses; pre-hearing discovery, NCGS 58-37-65

, Court of Appeals , COA16-1102 (Judge Linda McGee) , Published
Green v. Green

Deferred compensation; equitable distribution; alimony; earning capacity vs. current actual income