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Dewey Wright Well & Pump Co., Inc. v Worlock
res judicata, collateral estoppel, interlocutory appeal, substantial right
Miller v Miller
credit for over payment of post-separation support; equitable distribution; exclusion of expert testimony
Point S. Props., LLC v Cape Fear Pub. Util. Auth.
Water and sewer impact fees- ultra vires
Savage v Zelent
North Carolina Uniform Foreign-Country; Money Judgments Recognition Act, Attorneys' Fees, alimony, public policy
Scheffer v Dalton
Moped lighting, wrongful death, contributory negligence, redactions on exhibit, last clear chance.
State v Campbell
fatal variance, special property interest, ineffective assistance of counsel, NC Rules of Evidence 403 & 404(b)
State v Crisco
Clergy-communicant privilege. N.C.G.S. 8-53.2. Disclosures or Confessions to a Third Party. Prejudicial error.
State v Gettys
motion to strike jury venire, corroboration & impeachment, special jury instruction on sequestration
State v Hammonds
custody for purposes of Miranda, voluntary confession, involuntary commitment, restitution
State v Joyner
Felony larceny; Evidence; Rule 609(b)-impeachment with prior convictions; Preservation of error
State v Matsoake
First degree rape, Spousal Privilege, Lesser included offense, DNA evidence
State v Miller
Motion to suppress; guilty plea; motion to dismiss
State v. Hicks
methamphetamine manufacture; rejection of plea arrangement; Alford plea; right to a continuance; waiver; authentication of business records
Court of Appeals Published Opinions Filed October 6, 2015
Atl. Coast Props., Inc. v Saunders,
Cotenants; Adverse Possession; Constructive Ouster; Summary Judgment Standard
Bellows v Asheville City Bd. Of Educ.,
Sovereign immunity; suit barred against board of education for injury on school walkway
Burger v Smith
Child Custody and visitation- adequate findings
City of Asheville v State of N. Carolina,
General Assembly?s authority to regulate powers of political subdivisions; Constitutional limitations on General Assembly?s authority to regulate public water and sewer systems; Local laws; ?Law of the Land? provision; Taking of municipality?s property; Political Subdivision?s standing to challenge constitutionality of legislation enacted by General AssemblyA
Emp't Staffing Grp., Inc. v Little
Non-compete covenant; consideration; parol evidence.
Fox v Johnson
Collateral Estoppel; Federal Rule 12(b)(6); North Carolina Rule 12(b)(6)