Establishing Clarity in Self-Representation: Insights from STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA v. Jesse Lee Thomas Introduction STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA v. Jesse Lee Thomas, 331 N.C. 671 (1992), is a landmark...
Public Policy Exception to Employment-at-Will Doctrine in Wrongful Discharge Cases: AMOS v. OAKDALE KNITTING COmpany Introduction AMOS v. OAKDALE KNITTING COmpany and Walter Mooney, III is a landmark...
Reaffirmation of Summary Judgment Standards in Premises Liability – ROUMILLAT v. SIMPLISTIC ENTERPRISES, INC. Introduction In the landmark case of Jo Ann ROUMILLAT v. SIMPLISTIC ENTERPRISES, INC....
Enforcement of Arbitration Agreements Despite Jurisdiction Clauses in Construction Contracts – Johnston County v. R. N. Rouse Co., Inc. Introduction Johnston County, N.C. v. R. N. Rouse Co., Inc.,...
Enhancing Standards for Severe Emotional Distress in Intentional Infliction Claims: Insights from Waddle and Simpson v. Sparks and Guilford Mills Introduction In the landmark case of Joann W. Waddle...
Limiting the Substantive Use of Psychological Expert Testimony in Rape Cases: STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA v. DONNIE RAY HALL (330 N.C. 808, 1992) Introduction The case of State of North Carolina v....
North Carolina Supreme Court Sets Precedent on Rule 11 Sanctions and Attorney Fees in Estate Litigation Introduction In the landmark case of James M. Bryson, II, and Lois I. Bryson v. Rachel B....
CORUM v. UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA: Redefining 42 U.S.C. § 1983 and Sovereign Immunity in State Employment Disputes Introduction CORUM v. UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA is a landmark decision by the...
Equitable Lien for Unjust Enrichment and Tortious Interference by Corporate Insiders: Insights from Embree Construction Group, Inc. v. Rafcor, Inc. Introduction Embree Construction Group, Inc. v....
State of North Carolina v. Douglas Paul Olson: Establishing Standards for Substantial Evidence and Continuous Transaction in First-Degree Murder and Armed Robbery Introduction State of North Carolina...
Unanimity in Jury Verdicts: The Lyons Decision and Its Implications Introduction STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA v. OTIS REGINALD LYONS (412 S.E.2d 308) is a pivotal Supreme Court of North Carolina decision...
Affirmation of Public Duty Doctrine in Law Enforcement Liability Introduction The case of Michael Keith Braswell, Administrator of the Estate of Lillie Stancil Braswell, Deceased v. Billy R. Braswell...
Davis v. Dennis Lilly Co.: Upholding Employment Contract Compensation Rights Introduction In the landmark case J. REX DAVIS v. THE DENNIS LILLY COMPANY, decided by the Supreme Court of North Carolina...
Appellate Review Limited to Assigned Errors in Child Support Modifications: Insights from LOIS E. KOUFMAN v. JAMES A. KOUFMAN Introduction The case of Lois E. Koufman v. James A. Koufman, reported in...
Judicial Restraint in Administrative Processes: Granville County Board v. North Carolina Hazardous Waste Management Commission Introduction The case of Granville County Board of Commissioners v....
Admissibility of Prior Similar Crimes and Sentencing Instructions: Insights from STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA v. BARBARA T. STAGER Introduction In the landmark case STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA v. BARBARA T....
Substantial Certainty Standard in Workers' Compensation and Civil Liability Introduction SUSIE MAE WOODSON, ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF THOMAS ALFORD SPROUSE, DECEASED v. NEAL MORRIS ROWLAND;...
McPhail v. North Carolina: Clarifying Jury Instructions on Mitigating Circumstances in Capital Sentencing Introduction The case of State of North Carolina v. Frederick Wayne McPhail (329 N.C. 636)...
Admissibility of Evidence Showing Malice and Motive: Insights from STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA v. CALVIN FAYE TERRY Introduction STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA v. CALVIN FAYE TERRY, 329 N.C. 191 (1991), is a...
State v. Bonney: Reinforcing the McKoy Standard for Unanimous Jury Consideration of Mitigating Circumstances Introduction State of North Carolina v. Thomas Lee Bonney is a landmark decision by the...