Robert C. Blades et al. v. City of Raleigh: Establishing Limits on Spot and Contract Zoning Introduction Robert C. Blades, EVE R. Blades, John D. Bradshar, Jr., et al., collectively the plaintiffs,...
Governmental vs. Proprietary Functions: Winston-Salem Landfill Liability Verdict Introduction The case of Ann F. Koontz et al. v. City of Winston-Salem, decided by the Supreme Court of North Carolina...
Upholding Summary Judgment: Affirming Housing Authority’s Discretion in Low-Rent Housing Site Selection Introduction In the landmark case of BROADUS E. SINGLETON v. ASHEVILLE HOUSING AUTHORITY, the...
Judicial Standards for Eyewitness Identification and Pretrial Photographic Procedures – State v. Stepney Introduction State of North Carolina v. Lawrence Stepney (280 N.C. 306) is a pivotal case...
Admissibility of Identification Evidence and Surplusage in Indictments: A Comprehensive Analysis of State of North Carolina v. James Robert Taylor Introduction State of North Carolina v. James Robert...
Restrictions on Cross-Examination of Prior Indictments Established in State v. Williams Introduction State of North Carolina v. Dwight H. Williams, 279 N.C. 663 (1971), is a pivotal case decided by...
Qualified Privilege in Defamation Cases: A Comprehensive Analysis of Stewart v. Nation-Wide Check Corporation Introduction The case of Adolphus Jackson Stewart v. Nation-Wide Check Corporation,...
Affirmation of Jury's Absolute Discretion in Capital Sentencing: State of North Carolina v. Westbrook Introduction State of North Carolina v. James Nathaniel Westbrook, Jr. (279 N.C. 18), decided on...
Ensuring Fair Trial Rights: The Impact of Overruled Objections and Admissibility of Confessions in STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA v. ELMORE LYNCH, JR. Introduction In the landmark case of State of North...
Estoppel and Change in Condition in Workmen's Compensation: Insights from Watkins v. Central Motor Lines Introduction Watkins v. Central Motor Lines, Inc. is a pivotal Supreme Court of North Carolina...
North Carolina Supreme Court Reinforces Strict Usury Regulations in Kessing v. National Mortgage Corporation Introduction The case of Jonas W. Kessing, Individually; Alice H. Kessing; Jonas W....
Admissibility of Search Warrant Obtained Evidence and Hearsay Exceptions in State of North Carolina v. Gloyd A. Vestal Introduction State of North Carolina v. Gloyd A. Vestal, 278 N.C. 561 (1971), is...
Preservation of Jury Function in Credibility Determination: C. H. CUTTS v. CASEY Introduction C. H. Cutts v. S. Worth (Wirt) Casey and Wife, Martha B. Casey, 278 N.C. 390, adjudicated by the Supreme...
Constructive Fraud and Duress in Fiduciary Relationships: Insights from Blythe M. Link v. James C. Link Introduction Blythe M. Link v. James C. Link is a pivotal case decided by the Supreme Court of...
Directed Verdict Sufficiency in Employment Contract Interference: Kelly v. International Harvester Co. Introduction Kelly v. International Harvester Company is a pivotal case decided by the Supreme...
Affirming Proper Use of Judicial Admissions and Jury Instructions in Second-Degree Murder: State v. McWilliams Introduction State of North Carolina v. Robert Lee McWilliams (277 N.C. 680, 1971) is a...
Balancing Rate Increases and Service Adequacy: Insights from STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA EX REL UTILITIES COMMISSION v. Morgan Introduction In the landmark case of State of North Carolina Ex Rel...
SUTTON v. DUKE et al.: Establishing Standards for Complaint Sufficiency and Proximate Cause under North Carolina's Revised Civil Procedure Rules Introduction In the landmark case SUTTON v. DUKE,...
Competency Standards for Witnesses and Sentencing Disparities in Accessory to Murder Cases: An Analysis of STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA v. MARY BENTON BENTON Introduction STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA v. MARY...
Right to Trial De Novo and Sentencing Authority in State of North Carolina v. Sparrow Introduction State of North Carolina v. Marvin Ray Sparrow, Katherine Taft Sparrow, and Britton Oxidine, Jr. is a...