implied contract, summary judgment, attorneys fees

Negligence; contributory negligence; last clear chance; closing argument.

juvenile delinquent; N.C.G.S. 7B-2602; oral notice of appeal; N.C.G.S. 7B-2501(c); required findings of fact

Summary Judgment; Undue Influence; Testamentary Capacity

termination of parental rights, best interest of the child, guardian ad litem, dependent juvenile

abuse of discretion; Rule 611(a)

Juvenile delinquency, findings of fact, § 7B-2512, and § 7B-2501

Termination of parental rights; neglect; sufficiency of findings to show likelihood of repetition of neglect; best interests determination; adequacy of findings on N.C. Gen. Stat. 7B-1110 criteria

trial court's findings were supported by competent evidence, and findings in turn supported court's adjudication of neglect and appointment of paternal grandparents as juvenile's guardian

trial court's conclusions supported its determination that father have sole decision-making authority for educational needs of child but inconsistencies in the court's order that father pay for the child's education and inclusion of the expense in the child support award required remand