Negligence; wrongful death action; survivorship action

Zoning ordinance regarding sexually oriented businesses; freedom of speech; content-neutral regulations; declaratory judgment; verification of pleadings

Insurance; workers' compensation

Non-renewal of probationary teacher contract

Workers' Compensation; Third-Party Beneficiary

Contract for the sale of real property; default judgment and summary judgment; specific performance

Condemnation; Unity of ownership

Sovereign immunity; adequate state remedy

Zoning; due process

N.C.G.S. § 14-415.1 (2004); Felony Firearms Act; constitutionality