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31 North Carolina opinions name it 2 courts 1903–2021 4 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
State v. McNeilgreen
nc · 1999 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015Consequently, since defense counsel did not object after Judge Albright gave the slightly altered instruction, defendant failed to satisfy Appellate Rule 10(a)(2), formerly Rule 10(b)(2) as discussed above, and must show plain error, State v. McNeil, 350 N.C. 657, 691 , 518 S.E.2d 486, 507 (1999).

2015Consequently, since defense counsel did not object after Judge Albright gave the slightly altered instruction, defendant failed to satisfy Appellate Rule 10(a)(2), formerly Rule 10(b)(2) as discussed above, and must show plain error, State v. McNeil, 350 N.C. 657, 691 , 518 S.E.2d 486, 507 (1999).

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TROY LUMBER COMPANY v. Huntgreen
nc · 1960 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011In direct conflict with the Court’s “control-only” approach to resolving “identity of parties” issues, the Supreme Court found that the judgment entered in the individual plaintiff’s personal injury suit was not entitled to res judicata effect despite the fact that he “has at all times since the institution of the [property damage] action had control of it, as he also had control over his” individual personal injury claim. [Troy] Lumber Co. v. Hunt, 251 N.C. 624, 626 , 112 S.E.2d 132, 134 (1960). .

2011In direct conflict with the Court’s “control-only” approach to resolving “identity of parties” issues, the Supreme Court found that the judgment entered in the individual plaintiff’s personal injury suit was not entitled to res judicata effect despite the fact that he “has at all times since the institution of the [property damage] action had control of it, as he also had control over his” individual personal injury claim. [Troy] Lumber Co. v. Hunt, 251 N.C. 624, 626 , 112 S.E.2d 132, 134 (1960). .

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State v. Paynegreen
nc · 1990 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
2 sentences

2009It is well-established that "'[t]he purpose of discovery under our statutes is to protect the defendant from unfair surprise by the introduction of evidence he cannot anticipate.'" State v. Patterson, 335 N.C. 437, 455-56 , 439 S.E.2d 578, 589 (1994) (quoting State v. Payne, 327 N.C. 194, 202 , 394 S.E.2d 158, 162 (1990)).

2009It is well-established that "'[t]he purpose of discovery under our statutes is to protect the defendant from unfair surprise by the introduction of evidence he cannot anticipate.'" State v. Patterson, 335 N.C. 437, 455-56 , 439 S.E.2d 578, 589 (1994) (quoting State v. Payne, 327 N.C. 194, 202 , 394 S.E.2d 158, 162 (1990)).

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State v. Pattersongreen
nc · 1994 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
2 sentences

2009It is well-established that "'[t]he purpose of discovery under our statutes is to protect the defendant from unfair surprise by the introduction of evidence he cannot anticipate.'" State v. Patterson, 335 N.C. 437, 455-56 , 439 S.E.2d 578, 589 (1994) (quoting State v. Payne, 327 N.C. 194, 202 , 394 S.E.2d 158, 162 (1990)).

2009It is well-established that "'[t]he purpose of discovery under our statutes is to protect the defendant from unfair surprise by the introduction of evidence he cannot anticipate.'" State v. Patterson, 335 N.C. 437, 455-56 , 439 S.E.2d 578, 589 (1994) (quoting State v. Payne, 327 N.C. 194, 202 , 394 S.E.2d 158, 162 (1990)).

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Robinson v. Gardnergreen
ncctapp · 2005 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
1 sentence

2007App. 763, 768 , 606 S.E.2d 449, 452 (again rejecting argument that two-dismissal rule under Rule 41(a)(1) “creates a form of immunity that supports an interlocutory appeal”), disc. review denied, 359 N.C. 322 , 611 S.E.2d 417 (2005).

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State v. Collinsgreen
nc · 1993 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
2 sentences

1997Because defendant did not object to the form of the instruction at trial, defendant must show plain error. “[T]he term ‘plain error’ does not simply mean obvious or apparent error.” State v. Collins, 334 N.C. 54, 62 , 431 S.E.2d 188, 193 (1993).

1997Because defendant did not object to the form of the instruction at trial, defendant must show plain error. “[T]he term ‘plain error’ does not simply mean obvious or apparent error.” State v. Collins, 334 N.C. 54, 62 , 431 S.E.2d 188, 193 (1993).

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Horne v. NOBILITY HOMES, INCORPORATEDgreen
ncctapp · 1988 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
2 sentences

1997The Full Commission’s order has not finally disposed of this case, for further action in the form of a hearing on the merits is required. *600 See Horne v. Nobility Homes, Inc., 88 N.C.

1997App. 476, 477 , 363 S.E.2d 642, 643 (1988).

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Golden Rule Insurance v. Longgreen
ncctapp · 1993 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
1 sentence

1996See Golden Rule, 113 N.C.

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City of Shelby v. Lackeygreen
nc · 1952 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1955–1955
2 sentences

1955See Commercial Solvents, Inc. v. Johnson, supra. See also Shelby v. Lackey, 236 N.C. 369 , 72 S.E. 2d 757 ; Reynolds v. Earley, 241 N.C. 521 , 85 S.E. 2d 904 . 2.

1955See Commercial Solvents, Inc. v. Johnson, supra. See also Shelby v. Lackey, 236 N.C. 369 , 72 S.E. 2d 757 ; Reynolds v. Earley, 241 N.C. 521 , 85 S.E. 2d 904 . 2.

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Commercial Solvents, Inc. v. Johnsongreen
nc · 1952 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1955–1955
1 sentence

1955See Commercial Solvents, Inc. v. Johnson, supra. See also Shelby v. Lackey, 236 N.C. 369 , 72 S.E. 2d 757 ; Reynolds v. Earley, 241 N.C. 521 , 85 S.E. 2d 904 . 2.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (28)

CaseCitedYears
Ruffin v. Railroad neutral
nc · 1906
2 sentences

1916R., 142 N. C., 120 , the Court said: “This form of instruction, unless all the material elements of the case be included, is objectionable because it excludes from the jury the duty of drawing such reasonable inference as the testimony would justify.” Exceptions 9 and 10 are to those parts of the charge which stated the contentions of the parties.

1916R. , 142 N.C. 120 , the Court said: "This form of instruction, unless (925) all the material elements of the case be included, is objectionable because it excludes from the jury the duty of drawing such reasonable inference as the testimony would justify." Exceptions 9 and 10 are to those parts of the charge which stated the contentions of the parties.

31912–1916
State v. Harding green
ncctapp · 2018
2 sentences

2021MCLYMORE 2021-NCCOA-425 Opinion of the Court This argument has been rejected by our appellate courts under similar factual circumstances. ¶ 10 In State v. Harding, 258 N.C.

2021MCLYMORE 2021-NCCOA-425 Opinion of the Court This argument has been rejected by our appellate courts under similar factual circumstances. ¶ 10 In State v. Harding, 258 N.C.

22021–2021
State v. Springs green
ncctapp · 2009
2 sentences

2021App. 288 , 683 S.E.2d 432 , the trial court’s statement during the defendant’s testimony could be interpreted as the trial court’s opinion on a disputed fact, whereas the challenged statement here was in the form of an instruction made to the jury after the close of the evidence.

2021App. 288 , 683 S.E.2d 432 , the trial court’s statement during the defendant’s testimony could be interpreted as the trial court’s opinion on a disputed fact, whereas the challenged statement here was in the form of an instruction made to the jury after the close of the evidence.

22021–2021
Sink v. Easter green
nc · 1975
2 sentences

2019But on this issue Plaintiffs face an insurmountable barrier in the form of the standard of review. "[A] motion for relief under Rule 60(b) is addressed to the sound discretion of the trial court and appellate review is limited to determining whether the court abused its discretion." Sink v. Easter , 288 N.C. 183 , 198, 217 S.E.2d 532 , 541 (1975).

2019But on this issue Plaintiffs face an insurmountable barrier in the form of the standard of review. "[A] motion for relief under Rule 60(b) is addressed to the sound discretion of the trial court and appellate review is limited to determining whether the court abused its discretion." Sink v. Easter , 288 N.C. 183 , 198, 217 S.E.2d 532 , 541 (1975).

12019–2019
Board of Regents of State Colleges v. Roth green
scotus · 1972
2 sentences

2018Whether Process was Owed Petitioner maintains in the instant case that he was entitled to due process protection in the form of a hearing because he "had both a liberty and property interest at issue at the time of the Denial." The Sheriff's Office maintains that "[t]he District Court's Order affirming the Sheriff's denial of the [Petitioner's] Application for a Concealed [Handgun] Permit does not violate any constitutional right to bear arms...." We first address Petitioner's contention that he had a vested property interest in his Concealed Handgun Permit at the time of the denial of his app

2018Whether Process was Owed Petitioner maintains in the instant case that he was entitled to due process protection in the form of a hearing because he "had both a liberty and property interest at issue at the time of the Denial." The Sheriff's Office maintains that "[t]he District Court's Order affirming the Sheriff's denial of the [Petitioner's] Application for a Concealed [Handgun] Permit does not violate any constitutional right to bear arms...." We first address Petitioner's contention that he had a vested property interest in his Concealed Handgun Permit at the time of the denial of his app

12018–2018
Robertson v. ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT FOR THE CITY OF CHARLOTTE green
nc · 2005
2 sentences

2007App. 763, 768 , 606 S.E.2d 449, 452 (again rejecting argument that two-dismissal rule under Rule 41(a)(1) “creates a form of immunity that supports an interlocutory appeal”), disc. review denied, 359 N.C. 322 , 611 S.E.2d 417 (2005).

2007App. 763, 768 , 606 S.E.2d 449, 452 (again rejecting argument that two-dismissal rule under Rule 41(a)(1) “creates a form of immunity that supports an interlocutory appeal”), disc. review denied, 359 N.C. 322 , 611 S.E.2d 417 (2005).

12007–2007
Lee v. Baxter green
ncctapp · 2001
1 sentence

2007In Lee v. Baxter, 147 N.C.

12007–2007
Allen v. Stone green
ncctapp · 2003
1 sentence

2005This Court rejected that contention in Allen v. Stone, 161 N.C.

12005–2005
Clark v. Burke County green
ncctapp · 1994
2 sentences

1998Such guidance, he opined, “should come in the form of factors like location of the pursuit and traffic, road, and car conditions, all of which pro vide a mental checklist a deputy should run through in conducting an assessment.” Id.

1998The expert also criticized the “lack of involvement by [the pursuing officer’s] lieutenant, whom he believed should have told [the pursuing officer] to terminate the pursuit based on available information.” Id.

11998–1998
Veneri v. White green
scotus · 1995
1 sentence

1997“In order to rise to the level of plain error, the error in the trial court’s instructions must be so fundamental that (i) absent the error, the jury [probably] would have reached a different verdict; or (ii) the error would constitute a miscarriage of justice if not corrected.” State v. White, 340 N.C. 264, 299 , 457 S.E.2d 841, 862 , cert. denied, - U.S. -, 133 L.

11997–1997
State v. White green
· 1995
2 sentences

1997“In order to rise to the level of plain error, the error in the trial court’s instructions must be so fundamental that (i) absent the error, the jury [probably] would have reached a different verdict; or (ii) the error would constitute a miscarriage of justice if not corrected.” State v. White, 340 N.C. 264, 299 , 457 S.E.2d 841, 862 , cert. denied, - U.S. -, 133 L.

1997“In order to rise to the level of plain error, the error in the trial court’s instructions must be so fundamental that (i) absent the error, the jury [probably] would have reached a different verdict; or (ii) the error would constitute a miscarriage of justice if not corrected.” State v. White, 340 N.C. 264, 299 , 457 S.E.2d 841, 862 , cert. denied, - U.S. -, 133 L.

11997–1997
Epps v. Duke University, Inc. green
ncctapp · 1994
1 sentence

1996Epps I, 116 N.C.

11996–1996
State v. Van McDougall green
nc · 1983
2 sentences

1990State v. McDougall, 308 N.C. 1 , 301 S.E.2d 308 .

1990State v. McDougall, 308 N.C. 1 , 301 S.E.2d 308 .

11990–1990
Electro Lift, Inc. v. Miller Equipment Company green
nc · 1967
2 sentences

1986Under the authority of Electro Lift, Inc. v. Miller Equipment Company, 270 N.C. 433 , 154 S.E. 2d 465 (1967), a trial judge in giving a peremptory instruction in his charge to the jury must give the jury the opportunity for either an affirmative or negative response, and I agree with the majority that the proper form for the instruction is as set forth in the civil pattern jury instructions.

1986Under the authority of Electro Lift, Inc. v. Miller Equipment Company, 270 N.C. 433 , 154 S.E. 2d 465 (1967), a trial judge in giving a peremptory instruction in his charge to the jury must give the jury the opportunity for either an affirmative or negative response, and I agree with the majority that the proper form for the instruction is as set forth in the civil pattern jury instructions.

11986–1986
State v. Peoples green
nc · 1984
2 sentences

1985Both motions relate to testimony inadmissible under State v. Peoples, 311 N.C. 515 , 319 S.E. 2d 177 . *668 By its motion, the State requests that should this Court determine that the admission of Naomi Kelly’s testimony, if error, would not have constituted harmless error, appropriate relief be granted the State in the form of a hearing upon remand to the trial tribunal for a determination on the question of whether Naomi Kelly’s testimony was improperly tainted by her pretrial hypnotic session.

1985Both motions relate to testimony inadmissible under State v. Peoples, 311 N.C. 515 , 319 S.E. 2d 177 . *668 By its motion, the State requests that should this Court determine that the admission of Naomi Kelly’s testimony, if error, would not have constituted harmless error, appropriate relief be granted the State in the form of a hearing upon remand to the trial tribunal for a determination on the question of whether Naomi Kelly’s testimony was improperly tainted by her pretrial hypnotic session.

11985–1985
Mazarredo v. Levine green
nyappdiv · 1948
2 sentences

1981The conclusion in Mazarredo v. Levine is common to these decisions: “It seems unreasonable to suppose that the Legislature intended to give statutory protection in the form of immunity from suit for a deliberate and intentional wrongful act.” 274 App. Div. at 127 , 80 N.Y.S. 2d at 242 .

1981The conclusion in Mazarredo v. Levine is common to these decisions: “It seems unreasonable to suppose that the Legislature intended to give statutory protection in the form of immunity from suit for a deliberate and intentional wrongful act.” 274 App. Div. at 127 , 80 N.Y.S. 2d at 242 .

11981–1981
Reynolds v. Earley green
nc · 1955
2 sentences

1955See Commercial Solvents, Inc. v. Johnson, supra. See also Shelby v. Lackey, 236 N.C. 369 , 72 S.E. 2d 757 ; Reynolds v. Earley, 241 N.C. 521 , 85 S.E. 2d 904 . 2.

1955See Commercial Solvents, Inc. v. Johnson, supra. See also Shelby v. Lackey, 236 N.C. 369 , 72 S.E. 2d 757 ; Reynolds v. Earley, 241 N.C. 521 , 85 S.E. 2d 904 . 2.

11955–1955
Smith v. Safe Bus Co. green
nc · 1939
2 sentences

1940The form of the exception is not unlike the one held sufficient in Smith v. Bus Co., 216 N. C., 22 , 3 S. E. (2d), 362 .

1940The form of the exception is not unlike the one held sufficient in Smith v. Bus Co., 216 N. C., 22 , 3 S. E. (2d), 362 .

11940–1940
Luttrell v. . Hardin neutral
nc · 1927
1 sentence

1937Luttrell v. Hardin, 193 N. C., 266 ; Martin v. Knitting Co., 189 N. C., 644 ; Gilland v. Stone Co., 189 N. C., 786 . *123 Appellant’s contention that, since the defendants’ answer raised issues which the clerk should have transferred to the civil issue docket instead of trying, the appeal from the clerk did not confer jurisdiction on the Superior Court, cannot be sustained.

11937–1937
Martin v. P. H. Hanes Knitting Co. neutral
nc · 1925
1 sentence

1937Luttrell v. Hardin, 193 N. C., 266 ; Martin v. Knitting Co., 189 N. C., 644 ; Gilland v. Stone Co., 189 N. C., 786 . *123 Appellant’s contention that, since the defendants’ answer raised issues which the clerk should have transferred to the civil issue docket instead of trying, the appeal from the clerk did not confer jurisdiction on the Superior Court, cannot be sustained.

11937–1937
State v. . Harrington green
nc · 1918
11919–1919
Triplett v. . Foster neutral
nc · 1893
11918–1918
Sossamon v. Cruse. green
nc · 1903
11916–1916
Merrell v. Dudley. neutral
nc · 1905
11916–1916
Alexander v. . Statesville neutral
nc · 1914
11916–1916
Wall v. . Wall neutral
nc · 1900
11906–1906
Hinshaw v. Raleigh & Augusta Air Line R. R. green
nc · 1896
11906–1906
State v. . Norman green
· 1829
11903–1903

Statutes the citing opinions construe

NC § N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1A-1 (5)

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