Court of Appeals
Cox v. Sadovnikov
custody dispute, UCCJEA, non-parent third party standing, home state jurisdiction, clear & convincing evidence, biological parents constitutional protections
Coggin v. Brennan
Child custody modification; substantial change in circumstances; effect on the minor child; final decision-making authority.
State v. Radomski
second amendment, as-applied challenge, mens rea, educational property.
State v. Melton
Structural error; Motion to withdraw; Motion for continuance; Court-appointed counsel; Private counsel; Substitution; Sixth Amendment; Ineffective assistance of counsel; Balancing test; Prejudice; Judicial economy; No error
State v. Juran
Assault on an emergency personnel; Error; Plain error; Unanimous jury verdict; Jury instruction; Verdict sheet; Evidence; Fatal variance; Indictment; PWC; Motion to dismiss; Sufficient evidence; Substantial evidence; Preservation of fatal variance issue; Object at trial; Motion to dismiss at the close of all evidence; No error
In re: T.R.W., T.D.Y.J.W., & T.Z.A.M.W.
termination of parental rights; neglect; lack of progress; guardianship; permanency;
In re: B.L.M-S.
abused and neglected juvenile; visitation; reunification efforts; no-contact order
Deanes v. Deanes
third party standing, child custody, intervention, constitutionally protected status
Cottle v. Mankin
negligent retention, medical malpractice, summary judgment, statute of repose, NCGS 90-21.11
Brown v. Caruso Homes, Inc.
attorney’s fees; abuse of discretion; reasonableness; findings of fact; North Carolina Wage and Hour Act