burden of rebutting presumption (North Carolina) · Go Syfert
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burden of rebutting presumption in North Carolina

37 North Carolina opinions name it 3 courts 1893–2025 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 (12)

CaseFollowedCited
Williams v. Davie Countygreen
ncctapp · 1995 · cited in 3 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1996–2008
2 sentences

2008App. 160, 164 , 461 S.E.2d 25, 28 (1995) (citations omitted).

2006The employer bears the burden of rebutting this presumption by showing circumstances which disqualify the claimant." Williams v. Davie County, 120 N.C.App. 160, 164 , 461 S.E.2d 25, 28 (1995) (citations omitted).

33
Harris v. Ray Johnson Construction Co.green
ncctapp · 2000 · cited in 4 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2004–2009
2 sentences

2004Thus, “ ‘one who challenges the actions of an attorney as being unauthorized has the burden of rebutting this presumption and proving lack of authority to the satisfaction of the court.’ ” Id. (citation omitted).

2004Thus, "[o]ne who challenges the actions of an attorney as being unauthorized has the burden of rebutting this presumption and proving lack of authority to the satisfaction of the court." Id.

14
Howard v. Boycegreen
nc · 1961 · cited in 2 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1981–1993
2 sentences

1993See Howard v. Boyce, 254 N.C. 255, 263 , 118 S.E.2d 897, 903 (1961).

1993See Howard v. Boyce, 254 N.C. 255, 263 , 118 S.E.2d 897, 903 (1961).

12
State v. Wallgreen
ncctapp · 2007 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025State v. Wall, 184 N.C.

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Johnson v. . Johnsongreen
nc · 1948 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
2 sentences

2005Johnson v. Johnson, 229 N.C. 541, 545-46 , 50 S.E.2d 569, 572-73 (1948).

2005Johnson v. Johnson, 229 N.C. 541, 545-46 , 50 S.E.2d 569, 572-73 (1948).

11
Grimsley v. Nelsongreen
nc · 1996 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
2 sentences

2005See id.; see also Grimsley v. Nelson, 342 N.C. 542 , 545, 467 S.E.2d 92 , 94 (1996); Guthrie v. Ray, 293 N.C. 67 , 71, 235 S.E.2d 146 , 149 (1977); Burlingham, 156 N.C. at 179 , 72 S.E. at 325 .

2005See id.; see also Grimsley v. Nelson, 342 N.C. 542 , 545, 467 S.E.2d 92 , 94 (1996); Guthrie v. Ray, 293 N.C. 67 , 71, 235 S.E.2d 146 , 149 (1977); Burlingham, 156 N.C. at 179 , 72 S.E. at 325 .

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Orthodontic Centers of America, Inc. v. Hanachigreen
ncctapp · 2002 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
1 sentence

2005App. 133, 135 , 564 S.E.2d 573, 575 (2002), defendant, as the party attacking the validity of the contract on the basis of non-execution, has the burden of rebutting that presumption.

11
Nye, Mitchell, Jarvis & Bugg v. Oatesgreen
ncctapp · 1993 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
2 sentences

2001Id. at 292 , 426 S.E.2d at 294 (citations omitted).

2001Id. at 292 , 426 S.E.2d at 294 (citations omitted).

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Chemical Co. v. . Bassgreen
nc · 1918 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
1 sentence

2000Chemical Co. v. Bass, 175 N.C. 453, 456 , 95 S.E. 766, 767-78 (1918). *830 The attorney-client relationship is based upon principles of agency.

11
Owens v. Voncannongreen
nc · 1959 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
2 sentences

1993The party challenging the actions of the attorney as being unauthorized has the burden of rebutting the presumption, Owens v. Voncannon, 251 N.C. 351, 354 , 111 S.E.2d 700, 702 (1959), and absent estoppel by that party, a determination by the trial court that the presumption is rebutted destroys the essential element upon which the validity of the judgment depends.

1993The party challenging the actions of the attorney as being unauthorized has the burden of rebutting the presumption, Owens v. Voncannon, 251 N.C. 351, 354 , 111 S.E.2d 700, 702 (1959), and absent estoppel by that party, a determination by the trial court that the presumption is rebutted destroys the essential element upon which the validity of the judgment depends.

11
Intercraft Industries Corp. v. Morrisongreen
nc · 1982 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
2 sentences

1989Intercraft Industries Corp. v. Morrison, 305 N.C. 373, 376 , 289 S.E. 2d 357, 359 (1982).

1989Intercraft Industries Corp. v. Morrison, 305 N.C. 373, 376 , 289 S.E. 2d 357, 359 (1982).

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State v. Atwoodgreen
nc · 1976 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1985–1985
2 sentences

1985The defendant contends that his conviction should be reversed for the following reasons: (1) the defendant’s stipulation was not specific enough to show knowledge of the revocation; (2) the defendant’s use of the words “mail date of suspension January 17, 1983” was not sufficient evidence that the revocation was mailed to the defendant in accordance with G.S. 20-48; (3) the DMV record was introduced only for the purpose of showing revocation and not that the defendant had received notice of the revocation; (4) the State improperly argued to the jury that defendant had the burden of rebutting t

1985The defendant contends that his conviction should be reversed for the following reasons: (1) the defendant’s stipulation was not specific enough to show knowledge of the revocation; (2) the defendant’s use of the words “mail date of suspension January 17, 1983” was not sufficient evidence that the revocation was mailed to the defendant in accordance with G.S. 20-48; (3) the DMV record was introduced only for the purpose of showing revocation and not that the defendant had received notice of the revocation; (4) the State improperly argued to the jury that defendant had the burden of rebutting t

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (27)

CaseCitedYears
Perez v. American Airlines/AMR Corp. green
ncctapp · 2005
2 sentences

2015Id. at 137 n. 1, 620 S.E.2d at 293 n. 1 (emphasis added).

2011But the burden of rebutting the presumption of compensability in this situation, although slight, would still be upon the employer." Perez v. American Airlines , 174 N.C.

42010–2015
Williams v. Davie County neutral
ncctapp · 1996
2 sentences

2008The employer bears the burden of rebutting this presumption by showing circumstances which disqualify the claimant." Williams v. Davie County, 120 N.C.

2006The employer bears the burden of rebutting this presumption by showing circumstances which disqualify the claimant." Williams v. Davie County, 120 N.C.App. 160, 164 , 461 S.E.2d 25, 28 (1995) (citations omitted).

31996–2008
Saums v. Raleigh Community Hospital green
nc · 1997
2 sentences

2000Likewise, in order to rebut plaintiff’s claim of ongoing partial disability, in the event such issue arises, defendants have the burden of proving “ ‘not only that suitable jobs *142 are available, but also that the plaintiff is capable of getting one, taking into account both physical and vocational limitations.’ ” Saums, 346 N.C. at 763-64 , 487 S.E.2d at 749 (quoting Kennedy v. Duke Univ.

2000Likewise, in order to rebut plaintiff’s claim of ongoing partial disability, in the event such issue arises, defendants have the burden of proving “ ‘not only that suitable jobs *142 are available, but also that the plaintiff is capable of getting one, taking into account both physical and vocational limitations.’ ” Saums, 346 N.C. at 763-64 , 487 S.E.2d at 749 (quoting Kennedy v. Duke Univ.

21998–2000
Miller v. Guilford County Schools green
nc · 1983
2 sentences

1996Id.

1995Id.

21995–1996
Osborne v. . Wilkes neutral
nc · 1891
2 sentences

1893Osborne v. Wilkes , 108 N.C. 651 .

1893Osborne v. Wilkes, 108 N. C., 651 .

21893–1893
Hill v. Houpt green
pa · 1928
2 sentences

2011Our Supreme Court has noted that “[i]n every case what is actually decided is the law applicable to the particular facts; all other legal conclusions therein are but obiter dicta.” Hill v. Houpt, 292 Pa. 339 , 141 A. 159, 160 .

2011Our Supreme Court has noted that “[i]n every case what is actually decided is the law applicable to the particular facts; all other legal conclusions therein are but obiter dicta.” Hill v. Houpt, 292 Pa. 339 , 141 A. 159, 160 .

12011–2011
Parsons v. Pantry, Inc. green
ncctapp · 1997
2 sentences

2010Perez v. American Airlines/AMR Corp. , 174, N.C.App. 128, 620 S.E.2d 288 (2005); Parsons v. Pantry *Page 9 Inc. , 126 N.C.App. 540 , 485 S.E.2d 867 (1997).

2010Perez v. American Airlines/AMR Corp. , 174, N.C.App. 128, 620 S.E.2d 288 (2005); Parsons v. Pantry *Page 9 Inc. , 126 N.C.App. 540 , 485 S.E.2d 867 (1997).

12010–2010
Guthrie v. Ray green
nc · 1977
2 sentences

2005See id.; see also Grimsley v. Nelson, 342 N.C. 542 , 545, 467 S.E.2d 92 , 94 (1996); Guthrie v. Ray, 293 N.C. 67 , 71, 235 S.E.2d 146 , 149 (1977); Burlingham, 156 N.C. at 179 , 72 S.E. at 325 .

2005See id.; see also Grimsley v. Nelson, 342 N.C. 542 , 545, 467 S.E.2d 92 , 94 (1996); Guthrie v. Ray, 293 N.C. 67 , 71, 235 S.E.2d 146 , 149 (1977); Burlingham, 156 N.C. at 179 , 72 S.E. at 325 .

12005–2005
Burlingham v. . Canady green
nc · 1911
2 sentences

2005See id.; see also Grimsley v. Nelson, 342 N.C. 542 , 545, 467 S.E.2d 92 , 94 (1996); Guthrie v. Ray, 293 N.C. 67 , 71, 235 S.E.2d 146 , 149 (1977); Burlingham, 156 N.C. at 179 , 72 S.E. at 325 .

2005See id.; see also Grimsley v. Nelson, 342 N.C. 542 , 545, 467 S.E.2d 92 , 94 (1996); Guthrie v. Ray, 293 N.C. 67 , 71, 235 S.E.2d 146 , 149 (1977); Burlingham, 156 N.C. at 179 , 72 S.E. at 325 .

12005–2005
Radica v. Carolina Mills green
ncctapp · 1994
1 sentence

2004Radica v. Carolina Mills , 113 N.C.

12004–2004
Fields v. Whitehouse & Sons Co. neutral
nc · 1990
1 sentence

1993App. 484, 488 , 391 S.E.2d 198, 200 , disc. review denied, 327 N.C. 427 , 395 S.E.2d 677 (1990) (citations omitted).

11993–1993
Gillikin v. Pierce neutral
nc · 1990
1 sentence

1993App. 484, 488 , 391 S.E.2d 198, 200 , disc. review denied, 327 N.C. 427 , 395 S.E.2d 677 (1990) (citations omitted).

11993–1993
Gillikin v. Pierce green
ncctapp · 1990
2 sentences

1993Stat. § 1A-1, Rule 38(d) (1990) provides that “[a] demand for trial by jury . . . may not be withdrawn without the consent of the parties who have pleaded or otherwise appear in the action.” Although Rule 38 requires the consent of the parties, “there is a presumption that an attorney has authority to act for his client and one challenging the attorney’s actions as being unauthorized has the burden of rebutting the presumption.” Gillikin v. Pierce, 98 N.C.

1993App. 484, 488 , 391 S.E.2d 198, 200 , disc. review denied, 327 N.C. 427 , 395 S.E.2d 677 (1990) (citations omitted).

11993–1993
Nationwide Ins. Co. v. Ojha green
nc · 1985
2 sentences

1990Id.

1990Id.

11990–1990
Kelleher Unemployment Compensation Case green
pasuperct · 1954
2 sentences

1989In another case decided by the same court in the same year, the court said: [Claimant] argues that the employer has the burden of rebutting the presumption that the employe is entitled to benefits, relying on Kelleher Unemployment Compensation Case, 175 Pa. Superior Ct. 261 , 104 A. 2d 171 .

1989In another case decided by the same court in the same year, the court said: [Claimant] argues that the employer has the burden of rebutting the presumption that the employe is entitled to benefits, relying on Kelleher Unemployment Compensation Case, 175 Pa.Superior Ct. 261, 104 A.2d 171 .

11989–1989
Philadelphia Transportation Co. v. Unemployment Compensation Board of Review green
pasuperct · 1958
2 sentences

1989However, that case was criticized in Gagliardi Unemployment Compensation Case, 186 Pa. Superior Ct. 142 , 143 A. 2d 410 , wherein Judge Wood-side said: “There is no burden on the employer to establish ineligibility”.

1989However, that case was criticized in Gagliardi Unemployment Compensation Case, 186 Pa.Superior Ct. 142, 141 A.2d 410 , wherein Judge *760 Woodside said: "There is no burden on the employer to establish ineligibility".

11989–1989
Jackson v. Wayne Circuit Judge green
mich · 1954
1 sentence

1986Id.

11986–1986
State v. Chester green
ncctapp · 1976
1 sentence

1985The State satisfies its burden of proof of a G.S. 20-28 violation when, “nothing else appearing, it has offered evidence of compliance with the notice requirements of G.S. 20-48 because of the presumption that he received notice and had such knowledge.” State v. Chester, 30 N.C.

11985–1985
Potts v. Burnette green
nc · 1981
11983–1983
Mullaney v. Wilbur green
scotus · 1975
11978–1978
In Re WINSHIP green
scotus · 1970
11978–1978
Wachovia Bank & Trust Co. v. Smith Crossroads, Inc. green
nc · 1963
11971–1971
State v. . Baker green
nc · 1938
11970–1970
State v. . Burrage green
nc · 1943
11947–1947
State v. . Floyd neutral
nc · 1946
11947–1947
State v. . Ellison green
nc · 1946
11947–1947
State v. . Benson green
nc · 1922
11947–1947

Statutes the citing opinions construe

NC § N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1A-1 (5)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

IL 341 (1851–2026) TX 190 (1938–2026) IN 91 (1913–2025) PA 62 (1925–2024) LA 48 (1973–2019) CA 47 (1865–2026) WA 47 (1918–2025) NY 46 (1922–2024) VA 45 (1924–2026) NC 37 (1893–2025) MO 35 (1908–2022) CT 31 (1934–2024) MN 30 (1927–2016) OH 29 (1978–2026) MI 27 (1978–2026) MS 26 (1985–2021) AL 20 (1891–2017) AR 20 (1982–2025) AZ 18 (1967–2026) WI 17 (1991–2025) FL 16 (1932–2019) GA 16 (1924–2019) NM 12 (1986–2026) CO 12 (1873–2020) ND 12 (1947–2020) DC 11 (1975–2024) NJ 11 (1954–2020) MD 11 (1990–2023) DE 11 (1962–2022) TN 10 (1980–2021) KY 7 (1955–2025) MT 7 (1990–1999) WV 6 (1983–2024) KS 5 (1977–2021) NV 5 (1990–2023) NE 5 (1903–2006) OR 5 (1952–2025) ID 5 (1986–2018) IA 5 (1925–2018) RI 3 (1979–2005) HI 3 (1983–2001) SC 3 (1941–2026) SD 3 (2002–2023) MA 2 (2003–2008) VT 2 (2015–2017) OK 2 (1953–1994) ME 2 (1998–2020)

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