motion to suppress evidence; traffic stop; Terry frisk; drugs; firearms; search incident to a lawful arrest; totality of the circumstances

Motion to dismiss, contract to sell and purchase, time is of the essence, reasonable time to close the sale and purchase, property. 

pension; state; felony; employment; summary judgment; sexual; exploitation; minor.

findings of fact, non-jury trial, Rule 52

Waiver of discovery objections in domestic case

mediated settlement agreement; material terms; capacity; statute of frauds; summary judgment standard; N.C.G.S. § 7A-38.1(l); N.C.R. App. P. 10(a)(1)

Rule 12(b)(6) motion; IIED; intrusion upon seclusion; interlocutory appeal; motion to dismiss appeal; substantial right; motion to strike.

Adjudication order; sufficiency of the findings; challenged findings of fact; neglect; improper care or supervision; environment injurious to welfare; failure to provide necessary medical care; findings supported by clear and convincing evidence; voluntary placement; substantial risk of future neglect.

permanency planning review order; guardianship; court-appointed caretaker; verification; financial resources; N.C.G.S. § 7B-600(c); N.C.G.S. § 7B-906.1(j)

adjudication; neglect, dependency; domestic violence; unsafe living conditions; inability to provide proper care or supervision; child care arrangements; hearsay testimony