preponderance test in North Carolina

5 North Carolina opinions name it 2 courts 1982–2024 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by North Carolina courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (2)

Case	Followed	Cited
Thomas v. Stategreen alacrimapp · 1981 · cited in 2 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1982–1982 2 sentences 1982See Thomas v. State, 393 So.2d 504 (Ala.Cr.App.1981); McMahan v. State, 617 P.2d 494 (Alaska 1980); State v. Osbond, 128 Ariz. 76 , 623 P.2d 1232 (1981); Harris v. State, 271 Ark. 568 , 609 S.W.2d 48 (1980); People v. Fordyce, Colo., 612 P.2d 1131 (1980); State v. Hawthorne, 176 Conn. 367 , 407 A.2d 1001 (1978); Mealey v. State, 347 A.2d 651 (Del. 1982See Thomas v. State, 393 So. 2d 504 (Ala. Ct. App. 1981); McMahan v. State, 617 P. 2d 494 (Alaska 1980); State v. Osbond, 128 Ariz. 76 , 623 P. 2d 1232 (1981); Harris v. State, 271 Ark. 568 , 609 S.W. 2d 48 (1980); People v. Fordyce, --- Colo. ---, 612 P. 2d 1131 (1980); State v. Hawthorne, 176 Conn. 367 , 407 A. 2d 1001 (1978); Mealey v. State, 347 A. 2d 651 (Del.	2	2
Speagle v. Seitzgreen nc · 2001 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024 1 sentence 2024As it pertains to this case, “the applicable standard of proof in child custody cases is by a preponderance, or greater weight, of the evidence[,]” Speagle v. Seitz, 354 N.C. 525, 533 (2001) (citations omitted), and “[t]he standard of proof for an - 15 - IN RE A.D.H.	1	1

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

Case	Negative	Cited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in North Carolina. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (8)

Case	Cited	Years
State v. Ahearn green nc · 1983 2 sentences 1985G.S. 15A-1340.4; State v. Ahearn, 307 N.C. 584 , 300 S.E.2d 689 (1983). 1985G.S. 15A-1340.4; State v. Ahearn, 307 N.C. 584 , 300 S.E.2d 689 (1983).	2	1985–1985
Mealey v. State green del · 1975 2 sentences 1982See Thomas v. State, 393 So.2d 504 (Ala.Cr.App.1981); McMahan v. State, 617 P.2d 494 (Alaska 1980); State v. Osbond, 128 Ariz. 76 , 623 P.2d 1232 (1981); Harris v. State, 271 Ark. 568 , 609 S.W.2d 48 (1980); People v. Fordyce, Colo., 612 P.2d 1131 (1980); State v. Hawthorne, 176 Conn. 367 , 407 A.2d 1001 (1978); Mealey v. State, 347 A.2d 651 (Del. 1982See Thomas v. State, 393 So. 2d 504 (Ala. Ct. App. 1981); McMahan v. State, 617 P. 2d 494 (Alaska 1980); State v. Osbond, 128 Ariz. 76 , 623 P. 2d 1232 (1981); Harris v. State, 271 Ark. 568 , 609 S.W. 2d 48 (1980); People v. Fordyce, --- Colo. ---, 612 P. 2d 1131 (1980); State v. Hawthorne, 176 Conn. 367 , 407 A. 2d 1001 (1978); Mealey v. State, 347 A. 2d 651 (Del.	2	1982–1982
People v. Fordyce green colo · 1980 2 sentences 1982See Thomas v. State, 393 So.2d 504 (Ala.Cr.App.1981); McMahan v. State, 617 P.2d 494 (Alaska 1980); State v. Osbond, 128 Ariz. 76 , 623 P.2d 1232 (1981); Harris v. State, 271 Ark. 568 , 609 S.W.2d 48 (1980); People v. Fordyce, Colo., 612 P.2d 1131 (1980); State v. Hawthorne, 176 Conn. 367 , 407 A.2d 1001 (1978); Mealey v. State, 347 A.2d 651 (Del. 1982See Thomas v. State, 393 So. 2d 504 (Ala. Ct. App. 1981); McMahan v. State, 617 P. 2d 494 (Alaska 1980); State v. Osbond, 128 Ariz. 76 , 623 P. 2d 1232 (1981); Harris v. State, 271 Ark. 568 , 609 S.W. 2d 48 (1980); People v. Fordyce, --- Colo. ---, 612 P. 2d 1131 (1980); State v. Hawthorne, 176 Conn. 367 , 407 A. 2d 1001 (1978); Mealey v. State, 347 A. 2d 651 (Del.	2	1982–1982
McMahan v. State green alaska · 1980 2 sentences 1982See Thomas v. State, 393 So.2d 504 (Ala.Cr.App.1981); McMahan v. State, 617 P.2d 494 (Alaska 1980); State v. Osbond, 128 Ariz. 76 , 623 P.2d 1232 (1981); Harris v. State, 271 Ark. 568 , 609 S.W.2d 48 (1980); People v. Fordyce, Colo., 612 P.2d 1131 (1980); State v. Hawthorne, 176 Conn. 367 , 407 A.2d 1001 (1978); Mealey v. State, 347 A.2d 651 (Del. 1982See Thomas v. State, 393 So. 2d 504 (Ala. Ct. App. 1981); McMahan v. State, 617 P. 2d 494 (Alaska 1980); State v. Osbond, 128 Ariz. 76 , 623 P. 2d 1232 (1981); Harris v. State, 271 Ark. 568 , 609 S.W. 2d 48 (1980); People v. Fordyce, --- Colo. ---, 612 P. 2d 1131 (1980); State v. Hawthorne, 176 Conn. 367 , 407 A. 2d 1001 (1978); Mealey v. State, 347 A. 2d 651 (Del.	2	1982–1982
State v. Osbond green ariz · 1981 2 sentences 1982See Thomas v. State, 393 So. 2d 504 (Ala. Ct. App. 1981); McMahan v. State, 617 P. 2d 494 (Alaska 1980); State v. Osbond, 128 Ariz. 76 , 623 P. 2d 1232 (1981); Harris v. State, 271 Ark. 568 , 609 S.W. 2d 48 (1980); People v. Fordyce, --- Colo. ---, 612 P. 2d 1131 (1980); State v. Hawthorne, 176 Conn. 367 , 407 A. 2d 1001 (1978); Mealey v. State, 347 A. 2d 651 (Del. 1982See Thomas v. State, 393 So. 2d 504 (Ala. Ct. App. 1981); McMahan v. State, 617 P. 2d 494 (Alaska 1980); State v. Osbond, 128 Ariz. 76 , 623 P. 2d 1232 (1981); Harris v. State, 271 Ark. 568 , 609 S.W. 2d 48 (1980); People v. Fordyce, --- Colo. ---, 612 P. 2d 1131 (1980); State v. Hawthorne, 176 Conn. 367 , 407 A. 2d 1001 (1978); Mealey v. State, 347 A. 2d 651 (Del.	2	1982–1982
Harris v. State green ark · 1980 2 sentences 1982See Thomas v. State, 393 So. 2d 504 (Ala. Ct. App. 1981); McMahan v. State, 617 P. 2d 494 (Alaska 1980); State v. Osbond, 128 Ariz. 76 , 623 P. 2d 1232 (1981); Harris v. State, 271 Ark. 568 , 609 S.W. 2d 48 (1980); People v. Fordyce, --- Colo. ---, 612 P. 2d 1131 (1980); State v. Hawthorne, 176 Conn. 367 , 407 A. 2d 1001 (1978); Mealey v. State, 347 A. 2d 651 (Del. 1982See Thomas v. State, 393 So. 2d 504 (Ala. Ct. App. 1981); McMahan v. State, 617 P. 2d 494 (Alaska 1980); State v. Osbond, 128 Ariz. 76 , 623 P. 2d 1232 (1981); Harris v. State, 271 Ark. 568 , 609 S.W. 2d 48 (1980); People v. Fordyce, --- Colo. ---, 612 P. 2d 1131 (1980); State v. Hawthorne, 176 Conn. 367 , 407 A. 2d 1001 (1978); Mealey v. State, 347 A. 2d 651 (Del.	2	1982–1982
State v. Hawthorne green conn · 1978 2 sentences 1982See Thomas v. State, 393 So. 2d 504 (Ala. Ct. App. 1981); McMahan v. State, 617 P. 2d 494 (Alaska 1980); State v. Osbond, 128 Ariz. 76 , 623 P. 2d 1232 (1981); Harris v. State, 271 Ark. 568 , 609 S.W. 2d 48 (1980); People v. Fordyce, --- Colo. ---, 612 P. 2d 1131 (1980); State v. Hawthorne, 176 Conn. 367 , 407 A. 2d 1001 (1978); Mealey v. State, 347 A. 2d 651 (Del. 1982See Thomas v. State, 393 So. 2d 504 (Ala. Ct. App. 1981); McMahan v. State, 617 P. 2d 494 (Alaska 1980); State v. Osbond, 128 Ariz. 76 , 623 P. 2d 1232 (1981); Harris v. State, 271 Ark. 568 , 609 S.W. 2d 48 (1980); People v. Fordyce, --- Colo. ---, 612 P. 2d 1131 (1980); State v. Hawthorne, 176 Conn. 367 , 407 A. 2d 1001 (1978); Mealey v. State, 347 A. 2d 651 (Del.	2	1982–1982
Lego v. Twomey green scotus · 1972 2 sentences 1982In Lego , the Court first noted that the due process requirement prohibiting admission of coerced confessions does not depend upon the truth or falsity of the confessions. 404 U.S. at 483-84 , 30 L.Ed. 2d at 624 , 92 S.Ct. at 624 . 1982In Lego , the Court first noted that the due process requirement prohibiting admission of coerced confessions does not depend upon the truth or falsity of the confessions. 404 U.S. at 483-84 , 30 L.Ed. 2d at 624 , 92 S.Ct. at 624 .	2	1982–1982

Where else courts name it

TX 409 (1972–2026) CA 122 (1921–2026) IA 99 (1980–2025) WA 95 (1971–2026) IL 88 (1939–2026) PA 62 (1975–2024) LA 49 (1977–2024) DC 42 (1970–2025) MD 41 (1964–2025) NJ 39 (1982–2026) OR 38 (1960–2024) NY 37 (1975–2026) CO 37 (1961–2026) AZ 22 (1981–2025) MA 21 (1978–2026) VT 21 (1983–2023) OH 20 (1984–2026) FL 20 (1962–2023) VA 17 (1975–2025) MI 16 (1974–2026) KY 16 (1992–2024) IN 16 (1975–2024) CT 15 (1978–2019) GA 14 (1949–2025) AK 14 (1981–2025) NV 13 (1987–2025) UT 13 (1991–2025) WI 12 (1981–2025) ME 11 (1984–2024) MN 10 (1985–2024) DE 10 (1982–2024) TN 10 (2000–2025) HI 10 (1981–2026) ND 8 (1981–2020) KS 8 (1977–2022) WV 7 (1982–2022) NH 7 (1977–2024) ID 7 (1996–2026) SD 7 (1987–2015) OK 6 (1980–2005) MO 6 (2000–2023) MS 6 (1988–2013) AR 5 (1974–2017) NC 5 (1982–2024) WY 5 (1987–2004) MT 4 (1979–2010) SC 3 (1996–2023) NM 2 (2000–2021) VI 2 (2013–2013) NE 2 (1948–2016)

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