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like defense in North Carolina

35 North Carolina opinions name it 3 courts 1910–2018 0 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 (10)

CaseFollowedCited
Cyclone Roofing Co. v. David M. LaFave Co.green
nc · 1984 · cited in 8 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1992–2016
2 sentences

2016Rouse & Co., 331 N.C. 88 , 91, 414 S.E.2d 30 , 32 (1992) ; see also Cyclone Roofing Co. v. LaFave Co., 312 N.C. 224 , 229, 321 S.E.2d 872 , 876 (1984) ("[A]ny doubts concerning the scope of arbitrable issues should be resolved in favor of arbitration, whether the problem at hand is the construction of the contract language itself or an allegation of waiver, delay, or a like defense to arbitrability.") (quoting Moses H.

2007This is true "`whether the problem at hand is the construction of the contract language itself or an allegation of waiver, delay, or a like defense to arbitrability.'" Cyclone Roofing, 312 N.C. at 229 , 321 S.E.2d at 876 (quoting Moses H.

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Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital v. Mercury Construction Corp.green
scotus · 1983 · cited in 5 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1984–2008
2 sentences

2008"The [FAA] establishes that, as a matter of federal law, any doubts concerning the scope of arbitrable issues should be resolved in favor of arbitration, whether the problem at hand is the construction of the contract language itself or an allegation of waiver, delay, or a like defense to arbitrability." Cone Mem'l Hosp., 460 U.S. at 24-25 , 103 S.Ct. at 941 , 74 L.Ed.2d at 785 .

2008"The [FAA] establishes that, as a matter of federal law, any doubts concerning the scope of arbitrable issues should be resolved in favor of arbitration, whether the problem at hand is the construction of the contract language itself or an allegation of waiver, delay, or a like defense to arbitrability." Cone Mem'l Hosp., 460 U.S. at 24-25 , 103 S.Ct. at 941 , 74 L.Ed.2d at 785 .

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Lynch v. Hazelwoodgreen
nc · 1985 · cited in 9 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1992–2016
2 sentences

2016Rouse & Co., 331 N.C. 88 , 91, 414 S.E.2d 30 , 32 (1992) ; see also Cyclone Roofing Co. v. LaFave Co., 312 N.C. 224 , 229, 321 S.E.2d 872 , 876 (1984) ("[A]ny doubts concerning the scope of arbitrable issues should be resolved in favor of arbitration, whether the problem at hand is the construction of the contract language itself or an allegation of waiver, delay, or a like defense to arbitrability.") (quoting Moses H.

2012"This is true 'whether the 24 Based on the court's conclusion that KB Home has waived its right to arbitrate the Claims, discussed infra, it is not necessary for the court to determine which arbitration agreement governs which Claim. 25 Plaintiffs Memo 14-18. 26 KB Home Memo 18-19. problem at hand is the . . . allegation of waiver, delay or a like defense to arbitrability.'" Id. (quoting Cyclone Roofing, 312 N.C. at 229 ).

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Johnston County v. R. N. Rouse & Co.green
nc · 1992 · cited in 4 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2000–2018
2 sentences

2018“This is true whether the problem at hand is the construction of the contract language itself or an allegation of waiver, delay, or a like defense to arbitrability.” Id. (citations and quotation marks omitted). “[B]efore a dispute can be ordered resolved through arbitration, there must be a valid agreement to arbitrate.” Raspet, 147 N.C.

2018"This is true whether the problem at hand is the construction of the contract language itself or an allegation of waiver, delay, or a like defense to arbitrability." Id. (citations and quotation marks omitted). "[B]efore a dispute can be ordered resolved through arbitration, there must be a valid agreement to arbitrate." Raspet , 147 N.C.

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State v. Eakinsgreen
nc · 1977 · cited in 2 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1978–1980
2 sentences

1980While we acknowledge that the rule is different in other jurisdictions, in North Carolina, “the trial court may instruct [the jury] on the defendant’s status as an interested witness without being required to give a like instruction, without request, as to possibly interested State’s witnesses.” State v. Watson, 294 N.C. 159, 168 , 240 S.E. 2d 440, 446 (1978); see also, State v. Eakins, 292 N.C. 445 , 233 S.E. 2d 387 (1977).

1980While we acknowledge that the rule is different in other jurisdictions, in North Carolina, “the trial court may instruct [the jury] on the defendant’s status as an interested witness without being required to give a like instruction, without request, as to possibly interested State’s witnesses.” State v. Watson, 294 N.C. 159, 168 , 240 S.E. 2d 440, 446 (1978); see also, State v. Eakins, 292 N.C. 445 , 233 S.E. 2d 387 (1977).

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In Re W.W. Jarvis & Sonsgreen
ncctapp · 2009 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
1 sentence

2012Jarvis & Sons, 194 N.C.

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cluster 775216green
ca4 · 2001 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
1 sentence

2012The Fourth Circuit has held that waiver of the right to arbitrate is "not to be lightly inferred" and "the party opposing arbitration bears a 'heavy burden of proving waiver.'" MicroStrategy, Inc. v. Lauricia, 268 F.3d 244, 249-51 (4th Cir. 2001) (quoting Am.

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James & Jackson, LLC. v. Willie Gary, LLC.green
del · 2006 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
1 sentence

2007Ed. 2d at 785 . {40} This “heavy presumption of arbitrability requires that when the scope of the arbitration clause is open to question, a court must decide the question in favor of arbitration.” Peoples Sec. 4 But see James & Jackson, LLC v. Willie Gary, LLC, 906 A.2d 76, 78 (Del. 2006) (holding that (1) questions of substantive arbitrability, that is, disputes over the scope of an arbitration provision, are for a court to decide unless there is “clear and unmistakable evidence” that the parties intended otherwise; and (2) reference to the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) rules “evid

11
Hanks v. Southern Public Utilities Co.green
nc · 1936 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
2 sentences

1994The General Assembly created the Industrial Commission, see N.C.G.S. § 97-77, to administer the provisions of the Act, Hanks v. Utilities Co., 210 N.C. 312, 319 , 186 S.E. 252, 257 (1936), and authorized the Commission to “make rules, not inconsistent with [the Act], for carrying out the provisions [thereof].” N.C.G.S. § 97-80(a) (1991).

1994The General Assembly created the Industrial Commission, see N.C.G.S. § 97-77, to administer the provisions of the Act, Hanks v. Utilities Co., 210 N.C. 312, 319 , 186 S.E. 252, 257 (1936), and authorized the Commission to “make rules, not inconsistent with [the Act], for carrying out the provisions [thereof].” N.C.G.S. § 97-80(a) (1991).

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State v. Watsongreen
nc · 1978 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1980–1980
2 sentences

1980While we acknowledge that the rule is different in other jurisdictions, in North Carolina, “the trial court may instruct [the jury] on the defendant’s status as an interested witness without being required to give a like instruction, without request, as to possibly interested State’s witnesses.” State v. Watson, 294 N.C. 159, 168 , 240 S.E. 2d 440, 446 (1978); see also, State v. Eakins, 292 N.C. 445 , 233 S.E. 2d 387 (1977).

1980While we acknowledge that the rule is different in other jurisdictions, in North Carolina, “the trial court may instruct [the jury] on the defendant’s status as an interested witness without being required to give a like instruction, without request, as to possibly interested State’s witnesses.” State v. Watson, 294 N.C. 159, 168 , 240 S.E. 2d 440, 446 (1978); see also, State v. Eakins, 292 N.C. 445 , 233 S.E. 2d 387 (1977).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (27)

CaseCitedYears
Newsome v. . Bunch neutral
nc · 1907
2 sentences

1932In re Means, supra, at p. 313, it is said: “In Newsome v. Bunch, 144 N. C., 15 (8. c., 142 N. C., 19 ), the child was awarded to a nonresident father, who had shown that he was worthy and in every way qualified to care for it, and a like principle is approved and applied elsewhere in well considered cases.

1918In Newsome v. Bunch, 144 N. C., 15 (S. c., 142 N. C., 19 ), the child was awarded to a nonresident father, who had shown that he was worthy and in every way qualified to care for it, and a like principle is approved and applied elsewhere in well-considered cases.

21918–1932
Newsome v. Bunch. green
nc · 1906
2 sentences

1932In re Means, supra, at p. 313, it is said: “In Newsome v. Bunch, 144 N. C., 15 (8. c., 142 N. C., 19 ), the child was awarded to a nonresident father, who had shown that he was worthy and in every way qualified to care for it, and a like principle is approved and applied elsewhere in well considered cases.

1918In Newsome v. Bunch, 144 N. C., 15 (S. c., 142 N. C., 19 ), the child was awarded to a nonresident father, who had shown that he was worthy and in every way qualified to care for it, and a like principle is approved and applied elsewhere in well-considered cases.

21918–1932
Sanderson v. . Sanderson neutral
nc · 1919
2 sentences

1925A like rule of • construction was applied in Sanderson v. Sanderson, 178 N. C., 339 , as to the Consolidated Statutes.

1925A like rule of construction was applied in Sanderson v. Sanderson , 178 N.C. 339 , as to the Consolidated Statutes.

21925–1925
Russell v. Carolina Central R. R. neutral
· 1896
2 sentences

1915R. , 118 N.C. 1098 , and in cases before that time, it was declared to be the correct principle that if, on a given state of facts, two men of fair minds could come to different conclusions as to the existence of negligence, the question must be determined by the jury, and that a like principle should prevail in reference to the question of proximate cause.

1915R., 118 N. C., 1098 , and in cases before that time, it was declared to be the correct principle that if, on a given state of facts, two men of fair minds could come to different conclusions as to the existence of negligence, the question must be determined by the jury, and that a like principle should prevail in reference to the question of proximate cause.

21915–1915
Raspet v. Buck green
ncctapp · 2001
2 sentences

2018“This is true whether the problem at hand is the construction of the contract language itself or an allegation of waiver, delay, or a like defense to arbitrability.” Id. (citations and quotation marks omitted). “[B]efore a dispute can be ordered resolved through arbitration, there must be a valid agreement to arbitrate.” Raspet, 147 N.C.

2018"This is true whether the problem at hand is the construction of the contract language itself or an allegation of waiver, delay, or a like defense to arbitrability." Id. (citations and quotation marks omitted). "[B]efore a dispute can be ordered resolved through arbitration, there must be a valid agreement to arbitrate." Raspet , 147 N.C.

12018–2018
Capps v. Virrey green
ncctapp · 2007
1 sentence

2012App at 269-70, 645 S.E.2d at 827 (citing Miller Bldg.

12012–2012
Smith v. Young Moving & Storage, Inc. green
ncctapp · 2000
1 sentence

2012"This is true 'whether the 24 Based on the court's conclusion that KB Home has waived its right to arbitrate the Claims, discussed infra, it is not necessary for the court to determine which arbitration agreement governs which Claim. 25 Plaintiffs Memo 14-18. 26 KB Home Memo 18-19. problem at hand is the . . . allegation of waiver, delay or a like defense to arbitrability.'" Id. (quoting Cyclone Roofing, 312 N.C. at 229 ).

12012–2012
County of Durham v. Richards & Associates, Inc. green
ca4 · 1984
1 sentence

1998Ed. 2d 765 , the Fourth Circuit stated: “The [Federal] Arbitration Act establishes that, as a matter of federal law, any doubts concerning the scope of arbitrable issues *815 should be resolved in favor of arbitration, whether the problem at hand is the construction of the contract language itself or an allegation of waiver, delay, or a like defense to arbitrability.” County of Durham, 742 F.2d at 815 (quoting Moses, 460 U.S. at 24-25 , 74 L.

11998–1998
State v. Fulcher green
· 1978
1 sentence

1978Consequently, it does not, upon its face, violate the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States or the like clause contained in Article I, § 19, of the Constitution of North Carolina. 294 N.C. at 525 .

11978–1978
Biddix v. Rex Mills, Inc. green
nc · 1953
2 sentences

1973G.S. 97-26 provides: “The pecuniary liability of the employer for medical, surgical, hospital service, nursing services, medicines, sick travel or other treatment required when ordered by the Commission, shall be limited to such charges as prevail in the same community for similar treatment of injured persons of a like standard of living when such treatment is paid for by the injured person . . . . ” Even when the employer has voluntarily paid for medical care of an employee, the court in Biddix v. Rex Mills, 237 N.C. 660 , 664, 75 S.E. 2d 777 , 781, stated: “When liability for the medical car

1973G.S. 97-26 provides: “The pecuniary liability of the employer for medical, surgical, hospital service, nursing services, medicines, sick travel or other treatment required when ordered by the Commission, shall be limited to such charges as prevail in the same community for similar treatment of injured persons of a like standard of living when such treatment is paid for by the injured person . . . . ” Even when the employer has voluntarily paid for medical care of an employee, the court in Biddix v. Rex Mills, 237 N.C. 660 , 664, 75 S.E. 2d 777 , 781, stated: “When liability for the medical car

11973–1973
State v. Cutler green
nc · 1967
2 sentences

1972Decisions to the effect that the court must determine, in passing upon a motion to non-suit, whether the circumstantial evidence excludes any other reasonable hypothesis but guilt, are apparently no longer the law, in view of the later decisions cited in this section.” See also, State v. Cutler, 271 N.C. 379 , 156 S.E. 2d 679 (1967); State v. Bell, 270 N.C. 25 , 153 S.E. 2d 741 (1967); State v. Blackmon, 6 N.C.

1972Decisions to the effect that the court must determine, in passing upon a motion to non-suit, whether the circumstantial evidence excludes any other reasonable hypothesis but guilt, are apparently no longer the law, in view of the later decisions cited in this section.” See also, State v. Cutler, 271 N.C. 379 , 156 S.E. 2d 679 (1967); State v. Bell, 270 N.C. 25 , 153 S.E. 2d 741 (1967); State v. Blackmon, 6 N.C.

11972–1972
Chimel v. California red
scotus · 1969
2 sentences

1972In Chimel v. California, 395 U.S. 752 , 89 S.Ct. 2034 , 23 L.Ed. 2d 685 , Mr. Justice Stewart, speaking for the Court said: “When an arrest is made, it is reasonable for the arresting officer to search the person arrested in order to remove any weapons that the latter might seek to use in order to resist arrest or effect his escape. * * * And the area into which an arrestee might reach in order to grab a weapon or evidentiary items must, of course, be governed by a like rule.

1972In Chimel v. California, 395 U.S. 752 , 89 S.Ct. 2034 , 23 L.Ed. 2d 685 , Mr. Justice Stewart, speaking for the Court said: “When an arrest is made, it is reasonable for the arresting officer to search the person arrested in order to remove any weapons that the latter might seek to use in order to resist arrest or effect his escape. * * * And the area into which an arrestee might reach in order to grab a weapon or evidentiary items must, of course, be governed by a like rule.

11972–1972
State v. Blackmon green
ncctapp · 1969
1 sentence

1972Decisions to the effect that the court must determine, in passing upon a motion to non-suit, whether the circumstantial evidence excludes any other reasonable hypothesis but guilt, are apparently no longer the law, in view of the later decisions cited in this section.” See also, State v. Cutler, 271 N.C. 379 , 156 S.E. 2d 679 (1967); State v. Bell, 270 N.C. 25 , 153 S.E. 2d 741 (1967); State v. Blackmon, 6 N.C.

11972–1972
State v. Bell green
nc · 1967
2 sentences

1972Decisions to the effect that the court must determine, in passing upon a motion to non-suit, whether the circumstantial evidence excludes any other reasonable hypothesis but guilt, are apparently no longer the law, in view of the later decisions cited in this section.” See also, State v. Cutler, 271 N.C. 379 , 156 S.E. 2d 679 (1967); State v. Bell, 270 N.C. 25 , 153 S.E. 2d 741 (1967); State v. Blackmon, 6 N.C.

1972Decisions to the effect that the court must determine, in passing upon a motion to non-suit, whether the circumstantial evidence excludes any other reasonable hypothesis but guilt, are apparently no longer the law, in view of the later decisions cited in this section.” See also, State v. Cutler, 271 N.C. 379 , 156 S.E. 2d 679 (1967); State v. Bell, 270 N.C. 25 , 153 S.E. 2d 741 (1967); State v. Blackmon, 6 N.C.

11972–1972
Lertz v. . Hughes Brothers, Inc. green
nc · 1935
1 sentence

1939Dozier v. Wood, 208 N. C., 414 , 181 S. E., 336 ; Gunn v. Taxi Co., supra; Matthews v. Cheatham, supra; Mulford v. Hotel Co., supra. The plaintiff is entitled to have the whole evidence marshaled — both that of the defendant and that of the plaintiff — and considered in its most favorable light to him, and is entitled to all its inferences and intendments which are favorable to him.

11939–1939
Dozier v. . Wood green
nc · 1935
1 sentence

1939Dozier v. Wood, 208 N. C., 414 , 181 S. E., 336 ; Gunn v. Taxi Co., supra; Matthews v. Cheatham, supra; Mulford v. Hotel Co., supra. The plaintiff is entitled to have the whole evidence marshaled — both that of the defendant and that of the plaintiff — and considered in its most favorable light to him, and is entitled to all its inferences and intendments which are favorable to him.

11939–1939
McGough v. McGough neutral
ala · 1902
1 sentence

1918Ex Parte Davidge, 72 S. C., 16; Wood v. Wood, 5 Paige Chan., 596; 29 Cyc., 1600. • It may be well to note that on a hearing of this kind the judgment is not intended to be a final determination of the rights of the parties touching the care and control of the child, but, on a change of conditions, properly established and in the courts of the mother’s domicile or other courts having jurisdiction, the question may be further heard and determined. 29 Cyc., 1605, citing McGouch v. McGouch, 136 Ala., 170 , and other cases.

11918–1918
Rodgers v. United States green
scotus · 1902
11914–1914
Congregation of United Brethren of Salem & Vicinity v. Commissioners of Forsyth County green
· 1894
11914–1914
State Ex Rel. Corp. Commission v. Oxford Seminary Construction Co. green
nc · 1912
11914–1914
Drainage Commissioners v. Webb green
nc · 1912
11914–1914
Peacock v. . Williams neutral
nc · 1887
11914–1914
Morehead v. . Wriston and Johnston, Adm'r. neutral
nc · 1875
1 sentence

1914It seems that the case of Morehead v. Winston, 73 N. C., 398 , cannot be reconciled with the later decisions involving the position, and, to that extent, same may be considered as overruled.

11914–1914
J. L. Smathers & Co. v. Toxaway Hotel Co. green
· 1913
1 sentence

1914The case was first tried before Foushee, J. , at November Term, 1912, when there was a verdict in favor of the plaintiffs, but upon appeal by the intervenors and defendants, this Court granted a new trial, 162 N.C. 346 , where the principal facts are stated.

11914–1914
Clark v. Bonsal & Co. green
nc · 1911
1 sentence

1914Co., 66 Wis., is in recognition of the same general principle.” *375 The cases in this State where recovery by third parties has been denied have been chiefly on contracts giving no indication that the interests of these persons were contemplated or being provided for, as in contracts of strict indemnity, a case presented in Clark v. Bonsal, 157 N. C., 270 , and in which there was nothing to indicate that the interests of third persons were at all considered, and the case of Peacock v. Williams, 98 N. C., 324 , may be referred to a like principle.

11914–1914
Johnston v. District of Columbia green
scotus · 1886
11910–1910
Callen v. City of Junction City neutral
kan · 1890
11910–1910

Statutes the citing opinions construe

NC § N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1-277 (3)

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