Court of Appeals
State v. Ayers
Self defense, NCGS 14-51.3; duty to retreat, deadly force, required jury instruction; light most favorable to defendant.
Seguro-Suarez v. Key Risk Ins. Co.
Motion to Dismiss; Subject-Matter Jurisdiction; Workers' Compensation Act; Malicious Prosecution; Privity; Unfair and Deceptive Trade Practices
NNN Durham Off. Portfolio 1, LLC v. Highwoods Realty Ltd. P'ship
Transfer by deed; TIC like-kind exchange; NC Securities Act (NCGS 78A-1, et seq.): primary liability, secondary liability, material aid, justifiable reliance; summary judgment, common law fraud and misrepresentation.
NNN Durham Off. Portfolio 1, LLC v. Grubb & Ellis Co.
Summary judgment, appellate jurisdiction, commercial property, foreclosure, investment, securities, settlement agreements
Khatib v. NC Dep't of Transp.
Industrial Commission; Tort Claims Act; contributory negligence
In re: J.M.K.
Termination of Parental Rights
Henson v. Henson
Equitable Distribution
Fagundes v. Ammons Dev. Grp., Inc.
Rule 12(b)(6) motion to dismiss - strict liability ultrahazardous activity claim
De Luca v. Stein
NC Const. Article IX, Section 7; Civil Penalty and Forfeiture Fund; summary judgment- de novo review; standing; settlement agreement by Attorney General; method of calculating penalties.