Foreclosure of a deed of trust; subject matter jurisdiction; frivolous appeal.

Summary ejectment; Implied warranty of habitability; Unfair and deceptive trade practices; NCGS § 42-42; Landlord/Tenant

Motion for Directed Verdict; Motion for JNOV; Specific grounds required; Negligence

Motion to Dismiss; Rules of Civil Procedure; Rule 12(b)(6)

Alimony; equitable distribution; divorce; attorney?s fees; dependent spouse; supporting spouse; marital misconduct; marital property; separate property; active appreciation; passive appreciation; business shares; income approach; asset approach; earning capacity; income; expert witness

Alimony; equitable distribution; divorce; attorney?s fees; dependent spouse; supporting spouse; marital misconduct; marital property; separate property; active appreciation; passive appreciation; business shares; income approach; asset approach; earning capacity; income; expert witness

general various and specific motions to dismiss, 404(b) evidence

motion to dismiss; counterfeit instruments; attorney's fees