North Carolina Case Commentaries

Interpretation and Limitation of Medical Payments in Automobile Liability Policies: Wachovia Bank Trust Co. v. Westchester Fire Insurance Co.

Date: Mar 2, 1970

Interpretation and Limitation of Medical Payments in Automobile Liability Policies Introduction In the landmark case of Wachovia Bank Trust Company, Administrator, C.T.A. of the Estate of Herbert...

Strict Compliance with Assignment of Error Rules in Appellate Appeals: The Precedent Set by State v. Kirby

Date: Jan 2, 1970

Strict Compliance with Assignment of Error Rules in Appellate Appeals: The Precedent Set by State of North Carolina v. Charles Leon Kirby Introduction State of North Carolina v. Charles Leon Kirby...

Assignment for Benefit of Creditors and Statute of Limitations: Insights from Wilson v. Crab Orchard

Date: Jan 2, 1970

Assignment for Benefit of Creditors and Statute of Limitations: Insights from Wilson v. Crab Orchard Introduction The case of Lula Wilson, Executrix of the Estate of Damus B. Wilson v. Crab Orchard...

Mootness Doctrine in Educational Facility Reallocation: Benvenue PTA v. Nash County Board of Education

Date: Nov 2, 1969

Mootness Doctrine in Educational Facility Reallocation: Benvenue PTA v. Nash County Board of Education Introduction The case of Benvenue Parent-Teacher Association and Charles L. Johnson v. The Nash...

No Jury or Public Trial Rights Affirmed for Juveniles in Delinquency Proceedings: North Carolina Supreme Court Decision

Date: Oct 2, 1969

No Jury or Public Trial Rights Affirmed for Juveniles in Delinquency Proceedings: North Carolina Supreme Court Decision Introduction The case titled In Re: Barbara Burrus et al. (275 N.C. 517)...

State v. Dee D. Atkinson: Upholding Juror Selection Standards in Capital Cases Following WITHERSPOON v. ILLINOIS

Date: May 2, 1969

State v. Dee D. Atkinson: Upholding Juror Selection Standards in Capital Cases Following WITHERSPOON v. ILLINOIS Introduction The case of State of North Carolina v. Dee D. Atkinson (275 N.C. 288) was...

Limits on Delegated Eminent Domain Authority: Insights from State of North Carolina v. Core Banks Club Properties, Inc.

Date: May 2, 1969

Limits on Delegated Eminent Domain Authority: Insights from State of North Carolina v. Core Banks Club Properties, Inc. Introduction The case of State of North Carolina v. Core Banks Club Properties,...

Right to a Speedy Trial: State of North Carolina v. Charles E. Johnson Establishes Precedent for Dismissal Due to Prosecutorial Delay

Date: May 2, 1969

Right to a Speedy Trial: State of North Carolina v. Charles E. Johnson Establishes Precedent for Dismissal Due to Prosecutorial Delay Introduction In the landmark case of State of North Carolina v....

Right to Electric Service Choice Affirmed in Lumbee River Electric v. State of North Carolina

Date: Apr 2, 1969

Right to Electric Service Choice Affirmed in Lumbee River Electric v. State of North Carolina Introduction The case of State of North Carolina, ex rel. Utilities Commission, and Carolina Power Light...

State v. Samuel Nick Moore: Waiver of Confrontation Rights and Admissibility of Prior Acts in First Degree Murder Cases

Date: Apr 2, 1969

State v. Samuel Nick Moore: Waiver of Confrontation Rights and Admissibility of Prior Acts in First Degree Murder Cases Introduction State of North Carolina v. Samuel Nick Moore (275 N.C. 198) is a...

STATE v. STAFFORD: Upholding Judicial Discretion in Retrial Sentencing

Date: Dec 2, 1968

STATE v. STAFFORD: Upholding Judicial Discretion in Retrial Sentencing Introduction In the landmark case State of North Carolina v. James Allen Stafford, the Supreme Court of North Carolina addressed...

Admissibility of In-Court Identification Despite Police Lineup Concerns: STATE v. WILLIAMS

Date: Oct 2, 1968

Admissibility of In-Court Identification Despite Police Lineup Concerns: State of North Carolina v. Johnny Thomas Williams Introduction In the landmark case State of North Carolina v. Johnny Thomas...

Defining Appellate Review and Consent Search Standards in North Carolina's Double Appeal System

Date: Oct 2, 1968

Defining Appellate Review and Consent Search Standards in North Carolina's Double Appeal System Introduction State of North Carolina v. Willard Horace Colson is a pivotal case adjudicated by the...

Bruton Precedent Reinforced: Admissibility of Codefendant Confessions in Joint Trials

Date: Oct 2, 1968

Bruton Precedent Reinforced: Admissibility of Codefendant Confessions in Joint Trials Introduction The case of State of North Carolina v. Donald Fox, Roy Lee Fox, and Robert Carson McMahan, 274 N.C....

Unlicensed Contractors and Breach of Contract: Insights from Bryan Builders Supply v. Midyette

Date: Aug 2, 1968

Unlicensed Contractors and Breach of Contract: Insights from Bryan Builders Supply v. Midyette Introduction The case of Bryan Builders Supply, Inc. v. Norfleet W. Midyette and Wife, Shirley R....

State v. Bobby Lee Goines: Establishing Intent in Assault with Rape Proceedings

Date: Apr 2, 1968

State v. Bobby Lee Goines: Establishing Intent in Assault with Rape Proceedings Introduction State v. Bobby Lee Goines (273 N.C. 509) is a landmark case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of North...

Enforceability of Liquidated Damages in Restraints of Trade: Reid Music Company v. Cofield Restaurant

Date: Mar 2, 1968

Enforceability of Liquidated Damages in Restraints of Trade: Reid Music Company v. Cofield Restaurant Introduction The case of C. A. Knutton, T/A Reid Music Company v. James E. Cofield, T/A Cofield...

North Carolina Supreme Court Establishes Strict Criteria for Cancelling Assigned Risk Automobile Insurance Policies

Date: Feb 2, 1968

North Carolina Supreme Court Establishes Strict Criteria for Cancelling Assigned Risk Automobile Insurance Policies Introduction In the landmark case of William Gray Harrelson, by His Next Friend,...

Modification of Child Support Orders Based on Changed Circumstances: Crosby v. Crosby

Date: Dec 2, 1967

Modification of Child Support Orders Based on Changed Circumstances: Crosby v. Crosby Introduction In the landmark case of Andrew Crosby v. Fanny W. Crosby, the Supreme Court of North Carolina...

Ensuring Fair Trial: Prosecutorial Misconduct and Indictment Accuracy in STATE v. Miller and Wilson

Date: Nov 2, 1967

Ensuring Fair Trial: Prosecutorial Misconduct and Indictment Accuracy in STATE v. Miller and Wilson Introduction The case of STATE v. William R. Miller and Houston L. Wilson (271 N.C. 646)...