North Carolina Case Commentaries

State of North Carolina v. Timothy Baily Hennis: Precedents on Admissibility and Presentation of Photographic Evidence in Murder Trials

Date: Oct 2, 1988

State of North Carolina v. Timothy Baily Hennis: Precedents on Admissibility and Presentation of Photographic Evidence in Murder Trials Introduction State of North Carolina v. Timothy Baily Hennis is...

UNITED LABORATORIES v. KUYKENDALL: Affirming Enforceability of Non-Competition Agreements Based on Legitimate Business Interests

Date: Jul 2, 1988

UNITED LABORATORIES v. KUYKENDALL: Affirming Enforceability of Non-Competition Agreements Based on Legitimate Business Interests Introduction United Laboratories, Inc. v. William Douglas Kuykendall...

Reaffirmation of Standards for Serious Personal Injury in Sexual Offenses and Judicial Discretion in Jury Instructions

Date: Jul 2, 1988

Reaffirmation of Standards for Serious Personal Injury in Sexual Offenses and Judicial Discretion in Jury Instructions Introduction The case of State of North Carolina v. Curtis Herring (322 N.C....

Strict Exclusionary Application of Article I, Section 20 in State of North Carolina v. Robert Lee Carter

Date: Jul 2, 1988

Strict Exclusionary Application of Article I, Section 20 in State of North Carolina v. Robert Lee Carter Introduction State of North Carolina v. Robert Lee Carter, 322 N.C. 709 (1988), represents a...

Establishing Unjust Enrichment in Construction Contracts: Analysis of Irvin D. BOOE v. SHADRICK et al.

Date: Jun 2, 1988

Establishing Unjust Enrichment in Construction Contracts: Analysis of Irvin D. BOOE v. SHADRICK et al. Introduction Irvin D. Booe, D/B/A WaughTown Electric Co. v. Shadrick et al., 322 N.C. 567...

Reaffirmation of Larceny as a Lesser Included Offense in Armed Robbery and Clarification of Double Jeopardy Protections in North Carolina

Date: Jun 2, 1988

Reaffirmation of Larceny as a Lesser Included Offense in Armed Robbery and Clarification of Double Jeopardy Protections in North Carolina Introduction STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA v. WILLIE JAMES WHITE,...

Reaffirmation of Procedural Standards in First Degree Murder Cases: State of North Carolina v. Brantley Locklear

Date: Jun 2, 1988

Reaffirmation of Procedural Standards in First Degree Murder Cases: State of North Carolina v. Brantley Locklear Introduction State of North Carolina v. Brantley Locklear (322 N.C. 349, 1988) is a...

Herbert Dean Boudreau v. Milo Baughman: Establishing Florida Law in Product Liability Cases

Date: Jun 2, 1988

Herbert Dean Boudreau v. Milo Baughman: Establishing Florida Law in Product Liability Cases Introduction In the landmark case of Herbert Dean Boudreau v. Milo Baughman and Milo Baughman Design, Inc....

Merger of Felony Murder Rule with Underlying Murder: STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA v. TERRY WAYNE WEEKS

Date: May 2, 1988

Merger of Felony Murder Rule with Underlying Murder: STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA v. TERRY WAYNE WEEKS Introduction STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA v. TERRY WAYNE WEEKS is a landmark case adjudicated by the...

Defining the Scope of Accountant Liability: Insights from Raritan River Steel Co. v. Cherry et al.

Date: May 2, 1988

Defining the Scope of Accountant Liability: Insights from Raritan River Steel Co. v. Cherry et al. Introduction The case of Raritan River Steel Company v. Cherry, Bekaert Holland, et al. is a...

North Carolina v. Wilson: Mandating Jury Consideration of Mitigating Circumstances in Capital Cases

Date: May 2, 1988

North Carolina v. Wilson: Mandating Jury Consideration of Mitigating Circumstances in Capital Cases Introduction State of North Carolina v. Michael Ray Wilson, 322 N.C. 117 (1988), is a landmark...

Strengthening Evidence Admissibility and Joinder Standards in Capital Cases: State v. Alton G. Green (1988)

Date: Mar 2, 1988

Strengthening Evidence Admissibility and Joinder Standards in Capital Cases: State v. Alton G. Green (1988) Introduction State of North Carolina v. Alton Garner Green (321 N.C. 594, 1988) is a...

Establishing Landlord Liability for Negligent Repairs: Bolkhir v. North Carolina State University

Date: Mar 2, 1988

Establishing Landlord Liability for Negligent Repairs: Bolkhir v. North Carolina State University Introduction In Abdulati Bolkhir, Gal, of Ahmed Bolkhir, Minor v. North Carolina State University,...

Admissibility of Prior Sexual Misconduct Evidence: Analysis of STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA v. LOUIS EDWARD BOYD

Date: Feb 2, 1988

Admissibility of Prior Sexual Misconduct Evidence: Analysis of STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA v. LOUIS EDWARD BOYD Introduction The case of State of North Carolina v. Louis Edward Boyd (321 N.C. 574) serves...

Affirmation of Death Sentence and Death Qualification Juror Procedures in STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA v. RUSSELL HOLDEN, JR.

Date: Dec 2, 1987

Affirmation of Death Sentence and Death Qualification Juror Procedures in STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA v. RUSSELL HOLDEN, JR. Introduction STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA v. RUSSELL HOLDEN, JR. (321 N.C. 125) is...

State of North Carolina v. Bruce Bagley: Establishing Precedents in Admissibility of Subsequent Offenses

Date: Dec 2, 1987

State of North Carolina v. Bruce Bagley: Establishing Precedents in Admissibility of Subsequent Offenses Introduction State of North Carolina v. Bruce Bagley (321 N.C. 201, 1987) is a landmark case...

Affirmation of Death Penalty in Child Rape and Murder: State v. Bernardino Zuniga

Date: Jul 2, 1987

Affirmation of Death Penalty in Child Rape and Murder: State v. Bernardino Zuniga Introduction State of North Carolina v. Bernardino Zuniga (320 N.C. 233) is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court...

Establishing 'Lying in Wait' as Definitive for First-Degree Murder and Upholding Death Sentence in STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA v. THOMAS JACK BROWN

Date: Jul 2, 1987

Establishing 'Lying in Wait' as Definitive for First-Degree Murder and Upholding Death Sentence in STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA v. THOMAS JACK BROWN Introduction STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA v. THOMAS JACK...

Affirmation of Short-Form Indictments and Jury Selection Standards in First Degree Sexual Offense Convictions

Date: Jul 2, 1987

Affirmation of Short-Form Indictments and Jury Selection Standards in First Degree Sexual Offense Convictions Introduction State of North Carolina v. Joseph Edward Kennedy (320 N.C. 20) is a pivotal...

Olivetti v. Ames: North Carolina Supreme Court Requires Reasonable Certainty in Damages for Fraudulent Misrepresentation

Date: Jun 2, 1987

Olivetti v. Ames: North Carolina Supreme Court Requires Reasonable Certainty in Damages for Fraudulent Misrepresentation Introduction The landmark case Olivetti Corporation v. Ames Business Systems,...