accord-and-satisfaction defense; Workers’ Compensation Act

civil contempt; issues abandoned on appeal; findings of fact; ability to pay; willful disobedience

summary judgment; genuine issue of material fact; judgment as a matter of law; de novo; substantial evidence; declaratory judgment; setoff; recoupment; restrictive covenants; property; subdivision; association; assessments; maintenance; easement; agreement; implied in fact contract; consolidated case.

motion to dismiss; first-degree murder; premeditation; deliberation; relevancy; Rule 404(b); Rule 403; closing arguments; self-defense; excessive force

felonious possession of stolen goods; preservation; offer of proof; motion to dismiss; constructive possession; incriminating circumstances

Domestic Violence Protective Order, findings of fact, ultimate facts, recitations of evidence

sovereign immunity, money judgment, claim for relief

pleading; misnomer; subject-matter jurisdiction; motion to dismiss; standing

Writ of Mandamus, North Carolina Department of Adult Correction, discretionary authority, separation of prisoners as to sex

termination of parental rights, willful failure to make progress, safe and stable housing