Rule 59 motion for a new trial; Rule 50 motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict; Rule 42 motion to bifurcate; N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1A-1, Rule 42, N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1A-1, Rule 50, N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1A-1, Rule 59; stream of commerce; negligence; product liability; implied warranty of merchantability; implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose; sealed-container defense; N.C. Gen. Stat. § 99B-2(a); directed verdict; JNOV

separation agreements; evidence supports trial court's findings and conclusions that the agreements are binding and enforceable; child support payments; competent evidence supports the trial court's calculation of unpaid child support; statute of limitations.

termination of parental rights; best interests of the child; abuse of discretion; N.C.G.S. § 7B-1110(a); permanency planning.

NCWHA, UDTP, severance payment, non-compete payment

personal jurisdiction, Rule 12(b)(2), standard of review, abandoned argument. 

Homeowners Association;
Summary Judgment;

second-degree kidnapping; armed robbery with a dangerous weapon; double jeopardy; jury instructions; jury coercion

DVPO; findings of fact; act of domestic violence

Interlocutory appeal, jurisdiction, risk of inconsistent verdicts, substantial right exception, motion to dismiss, injunction, declaratory judgment, claim, cause of action, dismissed.