Prior Neglect Admissible but Not Determinative in Termination of Parental Rights: Christie Lynn Ballard Case Introduction The case of Christie Lynn Ballard (311 N.C. 708) adjudicated by the Supreme...
Proportionality in Capital Sentencing: Insights from State of North Carolina v. Eldred Leon Hill Introduction The landmark case of State of North Carolina v. Eldred Leon Hill, adjudicated by the...
Adoption of the Totality of Circumstances Test for Probable Cause STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA v. CHARLES ARRINGTON (311 N.C. 633) Supreme Court of North Carolina, August 28, 1984 Introduction In State of...
Montgomery v. Department of Social Services: Clarifying Standards for Termination of Parental Rights Introduction Montgomery v. Department of Social Services, 311 N.C. 101 (1984), is a landmark...
STATE v. BROWN: Affirming Constructive Possession and Sufficiency of Evidence Standards in Controlled Substance Manufacture Introduction The case of State of North Carolina v. Solomon Brown (310 N.C....
Affirming Death Penalty Procedures and Prosecutorial Discretion: State v. David Lawson, 310 N.C. 632 Introduction State of North Carolina v. David Lawson, 310 N.C. 632 (1984), is a seminal case...
North Carolina's Stance on Libel Per Se and False Light Privacy Following Hayden B. Renwick v. The News and Observer Publishing Company Introduction Hayden B. Renwick v. The News and Observer...
Proximate Cause and Insulating Negligence: An Analysis of Hairston v. Alexander Tank and Equipment Co. Introduction The case of Bettye Hairston, Administratrix of the Estate of John O. Hairston v....
Ensuring Fair Jury Representation and Clarifying Circumstantial Evidence Standards: Insights from State of North Carolina v. Billy Raye Adcock Introduction State of North Carolina v. Billy Raye...
JOE HENRY v. DEEN et al.: Standards for Amending Complaints, Punitive Damages, and Civil Conspiracy in Wrongful Death Cases Introduction The case of Joe Henry, Administrator of the Estate of Archie...
Proportionality in Capital Sentencing: State of North Carolina v. Robert Carlman Bondurant (309 N.C. 674) Introduction State of North Carolina v. Robert Carlman Bondurant is a pivotal decision by the...
State of North Carolina v. Robbins: Upholding Second-Degree Murder Conviction and Clarifying Manslaughter Thresholds Introduction State of North Carolina v. Phillip Thomas Robbins, Jr. was...
Consideration of Mitigating and Aggravating Factors in Sentencing: Insights from STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA v. AARON JONES ALIAS AARON MILLER Introduction STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA v. AARON JONES ALIAS...
Limitation on Recovery of Purchased Power Costs in Fuel Clause Proceedings under G.S. 62-134(e) Introduction The Supreme Court of North Carolina, in its 1983 decision in State of North Carolina ex...
Preservation of Trial Errors and Sentencing Guidelines in State of North Carolina v. John Wesley Oliver and George Moore, Jr. (309 N.C. 326) Disclaimer: This commentary is intended for informational...
Establishing the Totality of Circumstances Test for Change of Venue in Pretrial Publicity Cases: State v. Jerrett Introduction In the landmark case State of North Carolina v. Bruce Franklin Jerrett...
Proportionality Analysis in Death Sentencing: Life Imprisonment Imposed in State v. Jackson Introduction State of North Carolina v. Henry Louis Jackson is a landmark decision rendered by the Supreme...
Plain Error Rule in Appellate Review: STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA v. CHARLES T. BLACK Introduction STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA v. CHARLES T. BLACK (308 N.C. 736) is a landmark judgment delivered by the...
A.E.P. Industries, Inc. v. R. Bruce McClure: Reinforcing the Standards for Preliminary Injunctions in Non-Compete Agreements Introduction The case of A.E.P. Industries, Inc. v. R. Bruce McClure,...
Constitutional Upholding of Statute of Repose in LAMB v. WEDGEWOOD SOUTH CORPoration et al. Introduction The case of Gwendolyn Hoffman Lamb, Executrix of the Estate of Thomas Wade LAMB v. WEDGEWOOD...