Fiduciary duty,discounting capital credits, statute of limitations, summary judgment

workers' comp; GS 97-25.1; GS 97-47

Denial of Continuance Motion, Review Limited to Record Evidence

Discretionary appointment of Guardian ad Litem in termination proceeding

TPR; willful abandonment; dependent juvenile

Termination of parental rights; inadequate findings of wilful abandonment

Right to Present Evidence at Termination Proceeding; Motion to Quash Subpoena for Juvenile; Informal Offer of Proof

12(b)(6) dismissal; Defamation per se; Unfair and deceptive practices

scintilla of evidence standard, submission of issue of contributory negligence to the jury was error

Motion to dismiss, Rule 12(b)(6), heightened pleading standard, collateral estoppel