Whether N.C.G.S. � 14-2 (1974) defines a life sentence as an eighty year sentence for all purposes and not just for parole eligibility

Competence to stand trial

Probable cause or reasonable suspicion to conduct warrantless search of defendant's vehicle based on information provided by an informant; motion to suppress evidence seized

Substantive due process; procedural due process; administrative decision

Breach of contract, unfair and deceptive trade practices, common law fraud/breach of fiduciary duty, unjust enrichment, constructive trust and punitive damages

Rule 60(b), Excusable Neglect, Motion to Dismiss, Civil Conspiracy

Evidence of 'willful or wanton' conduct under punitive damages statute

Workers' compensation; Termination of compensation; Maximum medical improvement

Sealing order; search warrant; public records law; NC common law; Article I, § 18 N.C. Const.; 1st Amendment, U.S. Const.

Termination of Parental Rights of biological father identified after filing of petition

Necessary parties; motion to set aside a foreclosure sale

Tax Situs

Subject matter jurisdiction; declaratory judgment; administration of estates

Conditional Use Zoning; Motion to amend pleadings; Local ordinances; Quasi-judicial process

Conditional Use Zoning; writ of certiorari; petitioners' standing

Personal jurisdiction; minimal contacts

Meaning of term 'enclose'; tax exemption under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 105-164.13(23)(b)

Child Abuse and Neglect; Constitutional Law

License checkpoint; search and seizure; trial courts' handwritten orders