Rule 59, juror misconduct, failure to show prejudice, abuse of discretion

interlocutory order; substantial right; motion to dismiss; legal malpractice; case within a case; inconsistent verdicts

Motion to Modify Custody;
Motion for Contempt;
Bench Trial;
Motion for Directed Verdict treated as one for Involuntary Dismissal;
N.C. Rules Civ. Proc. 41(b) and 52;
Mandatory findings of fact and separate conclusions of law;

alimony, dependent spouse, Social Security benefits

petition for writ of certiorari; notice of appeal; post-trial motions; recusal; sanctions.

Jurisdiction; Interlocutory; No Final Judgment

Rules of Appellate Procedure, Rule 2, preservation of error, Constitutional arguments

motion for a mistrial; prejudicial statement by prospective juror; abuse of discretion