Petition for Writ of Certiorari; Prior Convictions; Plain Error; N.C. Gen. Stat. § 8C-1 Rule 402; N.C. Gen. Stat. § 8C-1 Rule 404(b); Ineffective Assistance of Counsel; Motion for Appropriate Relief

interlocutory appeal, substantial right, contributory negligence, punitive damages, last clear chance

Interlocutory appeal; substantial right; pending claims;

N.C. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6); motion to dismiss; personal jurisdiction; minimum contacts

Personal Jurisdiction; Minimum Contacts; Rule 12(b)(2) motion; Rule 12(b)(6) motion; Choice of Law Provision; N.C. Gen Stat. § 53-190; Predatory Lending; Fundamental Public Policy.

involuntary commitment; trial court did not err by finding facts based on evidence admitted for a limited purpose; trial court's findings were supported by competent evidence and were sufficient to support its legal conclusions; trial court did not violate respondent's right to an impartial tribunal; respondent did not receive ineffective assistance of counsel

Reunification; Permanency Planning Order; N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7B-906.2; Findings of Fact; Competent Evidence; Abuse of Discretion

N.C.R. App. P. 3.1(e); no-merit briefs; termination of parental rights

findings of fact were supported by competent evidence and conclusions of law supported trial court's adjudication of juvenile as neglected

Rule 12(b)(6); Insurance Coverage; Covid-19