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burden of showing error in North Carolina

25 North Carolina opinions name it 2 courts 1921–2021 2 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 (14)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Lockleargreen
nc · 1998 · cited in 3 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006See State v. Locklear, 349 N.C. 118, 149 , 505 S.E.2d 277, 295 (1998) (the appellant "has the burden of showing error and that there was a reasonable possibility that a different result would have been reached at trial if such error had not occurred"), cert. denied, 526 U.S. 1075 , 119 S.Ct. 1475 , 143 L.Ed.2d 559 (1999).

2006See State v. Locklear, 349 N.C. 118, 149 , 505 S.E.2d 277, 295 (1998) (the appellant "has the burden of showing error and that there was a reasonable possibility that a different result would have been reached at trial if such error had not occurred"), cert. denied, 526 U.S. 1075 , 119 S.Ct. 1475 , 143 L.Ed.2d 559 (1999).

33
Angelini v. Illinoisgreen
scotus · 1999 · cited in 3 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006See State v. Locklear, 349 N.C. 118, 149 , 505 S.E.2d 277, 295 (1998) (the appellant "has the burden of showing error and that there was a reasonable possibility that a different result would have been reached at trial if such error had not occurred"), cert. denied, 526 U.S. 1075 , 119 S.Ct. 1475 , 143 L.Ed.2d 559 (1999).

2006"Defendant has the burden of showing error and that there was a reasonable possibility that a different result would have been reached at trial if such error had not occurred." State v. Locklear, 349 N.C. 118, 149 , 505 S.E.2d 277, 295 (1998), cert. denied, 526 U.S. 1075 , 119 S.Ct. 1475 , 143 L.Ed.2d 559 (1999); N.C.

23
Owens v. Molinagreen
scotus · 1999 · cited in 3 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006See State v. Locklear, 349 N.C. 118, 149 , 505 S.E.2d 277, 295 (1998) (the appellant "has the burden of showing error and that there was a reasonable possibility that a different result would have been reached at trial if such error had not occurred"), cert. denied, 526 U.S. 1075 , 119 S.Ct. 1475 , 143 L.Ed.2d 559 (1999).

2006"Defendant has the burden of showing error and that there was a reasonable possibility that a different result would have been reached at trial if such error had not occurred." State v. Locklear, 349 N.C. 118, 149 , 505 S.E.2d 277, 295 (1998), cert. denied, 526 U.S. 1075 , 119 S.Ct. 1475 , 143 L.Ed.2d 559 (1999); N.C.

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Knight v. City of Wilmingtongreen
ncctapp · 1985 · cited in 3 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1994–2003
2 sentences

2003"The party challenging the ordinance has the burden of showing error." Knight v. Wilmington, 73 N.C.App. 254, 255 , 326 S.E.2d 376, 377 (1985) "On appeal, the findings of fact made below are binding on this Court if supported by the evidence, even when there may be evidence to the contrary." Humphries v. Jacksonville, 300 N.C. 186, 187 , 265 S.E.2d 189, 190 (1980).

2003"The party challenging the ordinance has the burden of showing error." Knight v. Wilmington, 73 N.C.App. 254, 255 , 326 S.E.2d 376, 377 (1985) "On appeal, the findings of fact made below are binding on this Court if supported by the evidence, even when there may be evidence to the contrary." Humphries v. Jacksonville, 300 N.C. 186, 187 , 265 S.E.2d 189, 190 (1980).

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State v. Sillsgreen
· 1984 · cited in 2 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1998–2006
2 sentences

2006Gen.Stat. § 15A-1443(a) (2005); see also State v. Sills, 311 N.C. 370, 378 , 317 S.E.2d 379, 384 (1984) ("[T]he defendant has the burden of showing that he was prejudiced by the [erroneous admission of hearsay] and that there was a reasonable possibility that a different result would have been reached at trial if the error had not been committed.").

2006Gen.Stat. § 15A-1443(a) (2005); see also State v. Sills, 311 N.C. 370, 378 , 317 S.E.2d 379, 384 (1984) ("[T]he defendant has the burden of showing that he was prejudiced by the [erroneous admission of hearsay] and that there was a reasonable possibility that a different result would have been reached at trial if the error had not been committed.").

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Gum v. Gumgreen
ncctapp · 1992 · cited in 2 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
2 sentences

1994See Gum, 107 N.C.

1994App. 734, 738 , 421 S.E.2d 788, 791 (1992) (appellant has the burden of showing error).

22
Patton v. Pattongreen
ncctapp · 1985 · cited in 2 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1994–2011
2 sentences

2011App. 247, 256 , 337 S.E.2d 607, 613 (1985) (citing Gregory v. Lynch, 271 N.C. 198, 203 , 155 S.E.2d 488, 492 (1967) (stating that the burden of showing error falls to the party asserting the same)), disc. review denied, 316 N.C. 195 , 341 S.E.2d 585 , revVI in part on other grounds, 318 N.C. 404 , 348 S.E.2d 593 (1986), appeal after remand, 88 N.C.

1994Patton v. Patton, 78 N.C.

12
In Re Annexation Ordinance Adopted by the City of Charlottegreen
nc · 1974 · cited in 2 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1978–1978
2 sentences

1978In In re Annexation Ordinance, 284 N.C. 442, 452 , 202 S.E. 2d 143 (1974), this court, speaking through Huskins, J., said: “As a general rule it is presumed that a public official in the performance of his official duties ‘acts fairly, impartially, and in good faith and in the exercise of sound judgment or discretion, for the purpose of promoting the public good and protecting the public interest. [Citation omitted.] The presumption of regularity of official acts is rebuttable by affirmative evidence of irregularity or failure to perform duty, but the burden of producing such evidence rests on

1978In In re Annexation Ordinance, 284 N.C. 442, 452 , 202 S.E. 2d 143 (1974), this court, speaking through Huskins, J., said: “As a general rule it is presumed that a public official in the performance of his official duties ‘acts fairly, impartially, and in good faith and in the exercise of sound judgment or discretion, for the purpose of promoting the public good and protecting the public interest. [Citation omitted.] The presumption of regularity of official acts is rebuttable by affirmative evidence of irregularity or failure to perform duty, but the burden of producing such evidence rests on

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London v. Londongreen
nc · 1967 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
2 sentences

2019London v. London, 271 N.C. 568, 570-71 , 157 S.E.2d 90, 92 (1967).

2019London v. London, 271 N.C. 568, 570-71 , 157 S.E.2d 90, 92 (1967).

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Gregory v. Lynchgreen
nc · 1967 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011App. 247, 256 , 337 S.E.2d 607, 613 (1985) (citing Gregory v. Lynch, 271 N.C. 198, 203 , 155 S.E.2d 488, 492 (1967) (stating that the burden of showing error falls to the party asserting the same)), disc. review denied, 316 N.C. 195 , 341 S.E.2d 585 , revVI in part on other grounds, 318 N.C. 404 , 348 S.E.2d 593 (1986), appeal after remand, 88 N.C.

2011App. 247, 256 , 337 S.E.2d 607, 613 (1985) (citing Gregory v. Lynch, 271 N.C. 198, 203 , 155 S.E.2d 488, 492 (1967) (stating that the burden of showing error falls to the party asserting the same)), disc. review denied, 316 N.C. 195 , 341 S.E.2d 585 , revVI in part on other grounds, 318 N.C. 404 , 348 S.E.2d 593 (1986), appeal after remand, 88 N.C.

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Humphries v. City of Jacksonvillegreen
nc · 1980 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
2 sentences

2003"The party challenging the ordinance has the burden of showing error." Knight v. Wilmington, 73 N.C.App. 254, 255 , 326 S.E.2d 376, 377 (1985) "On appeal, the findings of fact made below are binding on this Court if supported by the evidence, even when there may be evidence to the contrary." Humphries v. Jacksonville, 300 N.C. 186, 187 , 265 S.E.2d 189, 190 (1980).

2003"The party challenging the ordinance has the burden of showing error." Knight v. Wilmington, 73 N.C.App. 254, 255 , 326 S.E.2d 376, 377 (1985) "On appeal, the findings of fact made below are binding on this Court if supported by the evidence, even when there may be evidence to the contrary." Humphries v. Jacksonville, 300 N.C. 186, 187 , 265 S.E.2d 189, 190 (1980).

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State v. Waltersgreen
nc · 1978 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
2 sentences

1995See State v. Walters, 294 N.C. 311, 314 , 240 S.E.2d 628, 630 (1978) (holding that the burden of showing error under N.C.G.S. § 84-14 is on defendant); see also State v. Gardner, 316 N.C. 605, 613 , 342 S.E.2d 872, 877 (1986) (analyzing an error under N.C.G.S. § 84-14, pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 15A-1443(a)). *216 N.C.G.S. § 15-176.5 provides the State or the defendant with the right “to inform the jury of the consequences of a verdict of guilty [in a capital case].” State v. McMorris, 290 N.C. at 289 , 225 S.E.2d at 555 .

1995See State v. Walters, 294 N.C. 311, 314 , 240 S.E.2d 628, 630 (1978) (holding that the burden of showing error under N.C.G.S. § 84-14 is on defendant); see also State v. Gardner, 316 N.C. 605, 613 , 342 S.E.2d 872, 877 (1986) (analyzing an error under N.C.G.S. § 84-14, pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 15A-1443(a)). *216 N.C.G.S. § 15-176.5 provides the State or the defendant with the right “to inform the jury of the consequences of a verdict of guilty [in a capital case].” State v. McMorris, 290 N.C. at 289 , 225 S.E.2d at 555 .

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State v. Gardnergreen
nc · 1986 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
2 sentences

1995See State v. Walters, 294 N.C. 311, 314 , 240 S.E.2d 628, 630 (1978) (holding that the burden of showing error under N.C.G.S. § 84-14 is on defendant); see also State v. Gardner, 316 N.C. 605, 613 , 342 S.E.2d 872, 877 (1986) (analyzing an error under N.C.G.S. § 84-14, pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 15A-1443(a)). *216 N.C.G.S. § 15-176.5 provides the State or the defendant with the right “to inform the jury of the consequences of a verdict of guilty [in a capital case].” State v. McMorris, 290 N.C. at 289 , 225 S.E.2d at 555 .

1995See State v. Walters, 294 N.C. 311, 314 , 240 S.E.2d 628, 630 (1978) (holding that the burden of showing error under N.C.G.S. § 84-14 is on defendant); see also State v. Gardner, 316 N.C. 605, 613 , 342 S.E.2d 872, 877 (1986) (analyzing an error under N.C.G.S. § 84-14, pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 15A-1443(a)). *216 N.C.G.S. § 15-176.5 provides the State or the defendant with the right “to inform the jury of the consequences of a verdict of guilty [in a capital case].” State v. McMorris, 290 N.C. at 289 , 225 S.E.2d at 555 .

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State v. McMorrisgreen
nc · 1976 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
2 sentences

1995See State v. Walters, 294 N.C. 311, 314 , 240 S.E.2d 628, 630 (1978) (holding that the burden of showing error under N.C.G.S. § 84-14 is on defendant); see also State v. Gardner, 316 N.C. 605, 613 , 342 S.E.2d 872, 877 (1986) (analyzing an error under N.C.G.S. § 84-14, pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 15A-1443(a)). *216 N.C.G.S. § 15-176.5 provides the State or the defendant with the right “to inform the jury of the consequences of a verdict of guilty [in a capital case].” State v. McMorris, 290 N.C. at 289 , 225 S.E.2d at 555 .

1995See State v. Walters, 294 N.C. 311, 314 , 240 S.E.2d 628, 630 (1978) (holding that the burden of showing error under N.C.G.S. § 84-14 is on defendant); see also State v. Gardner, 316 N.C. 605, 613 , 342 S.E.2d 872, 877 (1986) (analyzing an error under N.C.G.S. § 84-14, pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 15A-1443(a)). *216 N.C.G.S. § 15-176.5 provides the State or the defendant with the right “to inform the jury of the consequences of a verdict of guilty [in a capital case].” State v. McMorris, 290 N.C. at 289 , 225 S.E.2d at 555 .

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
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Also cited on this issue (20)

CaseCitedYears
Analog Devices, Inc. v. Michalski green
ncctapp · 2003
2 sentences

2021Analog Devices, Inc., 157 N.C.

2021Analog Devices, Inc., 157 N.C.

22021–2021
Matter of Ordinance of Annexation No. 1977-4 green
nc · 1978
2 sentences

2014“The party challenging the annexation has the burden of showing error.” In re Annexation Ordinance, 296 N.C. 1, 10 , 249 S.E.2d 698 , 703 (1978).

1985Id.

21985–2014
Barnhardt v. City of Kannapolis green
ncctapp · 1994
2 sentences

2003Barnhardt v. Kannapolis, 116 N.C.App. 215, 217 , 447 S.E.2d 471, 473 , disc. review denied, 338 N.C. 514 , 452 S.E.2d 807 (1994) (internal citations omitted).

2003Barnhardt v. Kannapolis, 116 N.C.App. 215, 217 , 447 S.E.2d 471, 473 , disc. review denied, 338 N.C. 514 , 452 S.E.2d 807 (1994) (internal citations omitted).

22003–2003
In re the Ordinance of Annexation No. 1977-4 green
nc · 1978
1 sentence

2014“The party challenging the annexation has the burden of showing error.” In re Annexation Ordinance, 296 N.C. 1, 10 , 249 S.E.2d 698 , 703 (1978).

12014–2014
Patton v. Patton green
nc · 1986
2 sentences

2011App. 247, 256 , 337 S.E.2d 607, 613 (1985) (citing Gregory v. Lynch, 271 N.C. 198, 203 , 155 S.E.2d 488, 492 (1967) (stating that the burden of showing error falls to the party asserting the same)), disc. review denied, 316 N.C. 195 , 341 S.E.2d 585 , revVI in part on other grounds, 318 N.C. 404 , 348 S.E.2d 593 (1986), appeal after remand, 88 N.C.

2011App. 247, 256 , 337 S.E.2d 607, 613 (1985) (citing Gregory v. Lynch, 271 N.C. 198, 203 , 155 S.E.2d 488, 492 (1967) (stating that the burden of showing error falls to the party asserting the same)), disc. review denied, 316 N.C. 195 , 341 S.E.2d 585 , revVI in part on other grounds, 318 N.C. 404 , 348 S.E.2d 593 (1986), appeal after remand, 88 N.C.

12011–2011
Patton v. Patton green
ncctapp · 1988
2 sentences

2011App. 247, 256 , 337 S.E.2d 607, 613 (1985) (citing Gregory v. Lynch, 271 N.C. 198, 203 , 155 S.E.2d 488, 492 (1967) (stating that the burden of showing error falls to the party asserting the same)), disc. review denied, 316 N.C. 195 , 341 S.E.2d 585 , revVI in part on other grounds, 318 N.C. 404 , 348 S.E.2d 593 (1986), appeal after remand, 88 N.C.

2011App. 715 , 364 S.E.2d 700 (1988).

12011–2011
Rockwell v. Rockwell neutral
nc · 1986
1 sentence

2011App. 247, 256 , 337 S.E.2d 607, 613 (1985) (citing Gregory v. Lynch, 271 N.C. 198, 203 , 155 S.E.2d 488, 492 (1967) (stating that the burden of showing error falls to the party asserting the same)), disc. review denied, 316 N.C. 195 , 341 S.E.2d 585 , revVI in part on other grounds, 318 N.C. 404 , 348 S.E.2d 593 (1986), appeal after remand, 88 N.C.

12011–2011
Best v. Duke University green
nc · 1994
1 sentence

2003Barnhardt v. Kannapolis, 116 N.C.App. 215, 217 , 447 S.E.2d 471, 473 , disc. review denied, 338 N.C. 514 , 452 S.E.2d 807 (1994) (internal citations omitted).

12003–2003
Alexander v. N.C. Dept. of Human Resources green
nc · 1994
1 sentence

2003Barnhardt v. Kannapolis, 116 N.C.App. 215, 217 , 447 S.E.2d 471, 473 , disc. review denied, 338 N.C. 514 , 452 S.E.2d 807 (1994) (internal citations omitted).

12003–2003
Brown v. Boney green
ncctapp · 1979
1 sentence

1982Brown v. Boney, 41 N.C.

11982–1982
State v. Duncan green
nc · 1967
2 sentences

1978State v. Duncan, 270 N.C. 241 , 154 S.E.2d 53 (1967).

1978State v. Duncan, 270 N.C. 241 , 154 S.E.2d 53 (1967).

11978–1978
Fleming v. Drye neutral
nc · 1960
2 sentences

1964Bullin v. Moore, 256 N.C. 82 , 122 S.E. 2d 765 ; Fleming v. Drye, 253 N.C. 545 , 117 S.E. 2d 416 .

1964Bullin v. Moore, 256 N.C. 82 , 122 S.E. 2d 765 ; Fleming v. Drye, 253 N.C. 545 , 117 S.E. 2d 416 .

11964–1964
Bullin v. Moore green
nc · 1961
2 sentences

1964Bullin v. Moore, 256 N.C. 82 , 122 S.E. 2d 765 ; Fleming v. Drye, 253 N.C. 545 , 117 S.E. 2d 416 .

1964Bullin v. Moore, 256 N.C. 82 , 122 S.E. 2d 765 ; Fleming v. Drye, 253 N.C. 545 , 117 S.E. 2d 416 .

11964–1964
Johnson v. Heath green
nc · 1954
2 sentences

1962Johnson v. Heath, 240 N.C. 255 , 81 S.E. 2d 657 .

1962Johnson v. Heath, 240 N.C. 255 , 81 S.E. 2d 657 .

11962–1962
State v. Shepherd neutral
nc · 1949
2 sentences

1951Nichols v. Trust Co., 231 N.C. 158 , 56 S.E. 2d 429 ; S. v. Shepherd, 230 N.C. 605 , 55 S.E. 2d 79 .

1951Nichols v. Trust Co., 231 N.C. 158 , 56 S.E. 2d 429 ; S. v. Shepherd, 230 N.C. 605 , 55 S.E. 2d 79 .

11951–1951
Nichols v. Wachovia Bank & Trust Co. neutral
nc · 1949
2 sentences

1951Nichols v. Trust Co., 231 N.C. 158 , 56 S.E. 2d 429 ; S. v. Shepherd, 230 N.C. 605 , 55 S.E. 2d 79 .

1951Nichols v. Trust Co., 231 N.C. 158 , 56 S.E. 2d 429 ; S. v. Shepherd, 230 N.C. 605 , 55 S.E. 2d 79 .

11951–1951
Powers v. . City of Wilmington neutral
nc · 1919
11921–1921
Baggett v. . Lanier green
nc · 1919
11921–1921
Bell v. . Harrison green
nc · 1920
11921–1921
State v. . Harris green
nc · 1921
11921–1921

Statutes the citing opinions construe

NC § N.C. Gen. Stat. § 15A-1443 (3) NC § N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7A-27 (3) NC § N.C. Gen. Stat. § 8C-1 (3)

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

OH 405 (1980–2026) GA 147 (1906–2026) CA 133 (1895–2026) NM 94 (1897–2026) MN 59 (1983–2026) WV 52 (1966–2026) MO 37 (1915–2025) ID 33 (1927–2021) LA 31 (1978–2018) SC 29 (1977–2023) SD 29 (1997–2026) ND 28 (1901–2026) NC 25 (1921–2021) TX 24 (1927–2020) WA 23 (1971–2024) FL 17 (1939–2016) IN 16 (1905–2014) IL 15 (1980–2026) IA 13 (1979–2017) AL 11 (1920–2025) KS 11 (1987–2025) ME 10 (1947–2023) AZ 8 (2009–2023) MA 7 (1935–2002) NY 7 (1894–1994) UT 7 (1964–2018) CO 7 (1913–2018) MT 6 (1910–2004) HI 6 (1967–2020) WI 5 (1976–2012) PA 5 (1941–2019) WY 4 (1969–2025) VT 4 (2001–2018) VA 4 (1935–2008) NJ 3 (1953–2011) MD 3 (1923–2015) OR 3 (1901–2012) TN 3 (1981–2012) GU 3 (2023–2025) AR 2 (2001–2005) DE 2 (2024–2025) NV 2 (1980–2015)

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