Neglect; Abuse; Adjudication; Disposition; Non-Secure Custody; Affirmed; Findings of Fact; Conclusions of Law

N.C. Gen. Stat. 7B-101(1); abuse; exclusive care of parent

Appellate jurisdiction; 3.1; permanency planning order; visitation; guardianship; discretion to guardian over visitation; future review hearings; failure to make adequate progress on case plans.

Child custody; jurisdiction of juvenile court

Summary judgment; liability for tortious acts of third party; failure to show the defendant's knowledge of dangerous propensities

Motion to amend complaint, necessary party, state agency, sovereign immunity, fraudulent concealment, attorneys' fees

domestic violence protective order; N.C. Gen. Stat. § 50B, sufficient findings of fact to support the denial of domestic violence protective order; fear of imminent serious bodily injury or continued harassment that rose to the level of substantial emotional distress

jurisdiction, file stamp, order

Misdemeanor child abuse; theory not alleged in indictment; jury instructions; separate offenses; constructive possession; acknowledgement of possession.

Headings;
First-degree murder;
Hearsay;
Business Record Exception;
Custodian of Records;
Certificate under penalty of perjury;
Confrontation Clause;
Non testimonial admission;