Summary judgment; liability for tortious acts of third party; failure to show the defendant's knowledge of dangerous propensities

Motion to amend complaint, necessary party, state agency, sovereign immunity, fraudulent concealment, attorneys' fees

domestic violence protective order; N.C. Gen. Stat. § 50B, sufficient findings of fact to support the denial of domestic violence protective order; fear of imminent serious bodily injury or continued harassment that rose to the level of substantial emotional distress

jurisdiction, file stamp, order

Misdemeanor child abuse; theory not alleged in indictment; jury instructions; separate offenses; constructive possession; acknowledgement of possession.

Headings;
First-degree murder;
Hearsay;
Business Record Exception;
Custodian of Records;
Certificate under penalty of perjury;
Confrontation Clause;
Non testimonial admission;

competent evidence, preservation, DVPO

Safe Child Act;
Rule 4;
Delay in service;
Failure to Prosecute;
Rule 41 Dismissal;

Termination of Parental Rights; Disposition; Best Interests; Guardian ad Litem; Pretrial Investigation; Attorney Advocate; Dual Roles; Abuse of Discretion.

Termination of parental rights;
Failure to object to hearsay;
Disregard unsupported findings;
Changed conditions;
Neglect;
Failure to make reasonable progress;