3.1; neglect; adjudication; disposition; DSS reasonable efforts.

Rule 3.1, N.C. Gen. Stat. 7B-905.1(a), visitation, disposition, findings of best interest of child.

N.C. Gen. Stat. 7B-2506 and -2508; Level 3 disposition; extraordinary needs.

consent adjudication order; stipulated facts; neglected juvenile

Adjudication of neglect; sufficiency of findings of fact; history of past neglect; lack of ultimate finding of substantial risk of harm; findings consistent with a substantial risk of future neglect.

termination of parental rights; writ of certiorari; findings of fact insufficient for appellate review

medical malpractice; loss of consortium and spousal services; alias and pluries summons; chain of summonses; statutes of limitation and repose

equitable distribution, challenges to findings of fact

summary judgment was proper in action for specific performance of separation agreement where deposition testimony and affidavit supporting potential defense was inadmissible under Rule 602 of the North Carolina Rules of Evidence

condemnation; necessary and proper parties to suit; trial court did not err in denying condemned landowner's motion to add easement owners as necessary parties and did not abuse its discretion in denying landowner's motion to add easement owners as proper parties