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25 North Carolina opinions name it 3 courts 1906–2019 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 (6)

CaseFollowedCited
Pruitt v. Knight Publishing Co.green
nc · 1976 · cited in 2 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2001–2002
2 sentences

2001Thereupon, neither party was in a position to challenge any provision of the agreement, “unless it [was] made to appear to the satisfaction of the Commission ‘that there [had] been error due to fraud, misrepresentation, undue influence or mutual mistake.’ ” Id. at 259 , 221 S.E.2d at 358 ( N.C.

2001Thereupon, neither party was in a position to challenge any provision of the agreement, “unless it [was] made to appear to the satisfaction of the Commission ‘that there [had] been error due to fraud, misrepresentation, undue influence or mutual mistake.’ ” Id. at 259 , 221 S.E.2d at 358 ( N.C.

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Meza v. Division of Social Servicesgreen
ncctapp · 2008 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010As noted by the dissenting opinion in the Court of Appeals, the record, therefore, contains substantial competent evidence "to support either the position of the hearing officer or that of [the superior court]." Meza, 193 N.C.App. at 361 , 668 S.E.2d at 578 (Steelman, J., dissenting).

2010As noted by the dissenting opinion in the Court of Appeals, the record, therefore, contains substantial competent evidence “to support either the position of the hearing officer or that of [the superior court].” Meza, 193 N.C.

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Hayes v. . Elon Collegegreen
nc · 1944 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
2 sentences

2003Hayes v. Board of Trustees, 224 N.C. 11, 16 , 29 S.E.2d 137, 140 (1944) (internal citations omitted). {24} Given the state of the record before it, the Court is not in a position to rule as a matter of law that the agent’s statements can or cannot be imputed to Nationwide.

2003Hayes v. Board of Trustees, 224 N.C. 11, 16 , 29 S.E.2d 137, 140 (1944) (internal citations omitted). {24} Given the state of the record before it, the Court is not in a position to rule as a matter of law that the agent’s statements can or cannot be imputed to Nationwide.

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Tyson v. L'Eggs Products, Inc.green
ncctapp · 1987 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
1 sentence

2003App. 1, 13 , 351 S.E.2d 834, 841 (1987) (emphasis in original). {20} The Court is not yet in a position to rule that, as a matter of law, the letters are not capable of defamatory meaning as to Pack Brothers.

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Petrillo v. Syntex Laboratories, Inc.green
illappct · 1986 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1990–1990
1 sentence

1990See, e.g., Petrillo v. Syntex Laboratories, Inc., 148 Ill.

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DIXIELAND REALTY COMPANY v. Wysorgreen
nc · 1967 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1985–1985
2 sentences

1985(Citations omitted.)” Realty Co. v. Wysor, 272 N.C. 172, 178-79 , 158 S.E. 2d 7, 12 (1967).

1985(Citations omitted.)” Realty Co. v. Wysor, 272 N.C. 172, 178-79 , 158 S.E. 2d 7, 12 (1967).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (30)

CaseCitedYears
Weeks v. Wilkins. green
nc · 1905
2 sentences

1967Keel v. Bailey, 224 N.C. 447 , 31 S.E. 2d 362 ; Capps v. Massey, 199 N.C. 196 , 154 S.E. 52 ; Willis v. Willis, 203 N.C. 517 , 166 S.E. 398 ; Weeks v. Wilkins, 139 N.C. 215 , 51 S.E. 909 ; Crawley v. Stearns, 194 N.C. 15 , 138 S.E. 403 ; Williams v. R.

1967Keel v. Bailey, 224 N.C. 447 , 31 S.E. 2d 362 ; Capps v. Massey, 199 N.C. 196 , 154 S.E. 52 ; Willis v. Willis, 203 N.C. 517 , 166 S.E. 398 ; Weeks v. Wilkins, 139 N.C. 215 , 51 S.E. 909 ; Crawley v. Stearns, 194 N.C. 15 , 138 S.E. 403 ; Williams v. R.

21944–1967
Crawley v. . Stearns green
nc · 1927
2 sentences

1967Keel v. Bailey, 224 N.C. 447 , 31 S.E. 2d 362 ; Capps v. Massey, 199 N.C. 196 , 154 S.E. 52 ; Willis v. Willis, 203 N.C. 517 , 166 S.E. 398 ; Weeks v. Wilkins, 139 N.C. 215 , 51 S.E. 909 ; Crawley v. Stearns, 194 N.C. 15 , 138 S.E. 403 ; Williams v. R.

1967Keel v. Bailey, 224 N.C. 447 , 31 S.E. 2d 362 ; Capps v. Massey, 199 N.C. 196 , 154 S.E. 52 ; Willis v. Willis, 203 N.C. 517 , 166 S.E. 398 ; Weeks v. Wilkins, 139 N.C. 215 , 51 S.E. 909 ; Crawley v. Stearns, 194 N.C. 15 , 138 S.E. 403 ; Williams v. R.

21944–1967
Yates v. Milwaukee green
scotus · 1871
2 sentences

1910We do not think it is necessary for us to decide, in order to pass upon this question, whether or not the plaintiff is a riparian owner, in the sense that it has the right to use the water of the river for manufacturing purposes, though there are authorities for the contention of the plaintiff that it has such right and all the rights of a riparian owner, and especially that it had "a (491) right to the undisturbed flow of the river which passed along the whole frontage of its property in the manner in which it had formerly been accustomed to pass." Land Co. v. Hotel Co. , 132 N.C. 517 ; Gould

1910Tbe next question presented in the case is whether tbe plaintiff is in a position to challenge tbe right of tbe defendant to obstruct tbe flow of water in tbe Roanoke River. ¥e do not think it is necessary for us to decide, in order to pass upon this question, whether or not tbe plaintiff is a riparian owner, in tbe sense that it has tbe right to use tbe water of tbe river for manufacturing purposes, though there are authorities for tbe contention of tbe plaintiff that it has sucb right and all tbe rights of a riparian owner, and especially that it bad “a right to the undisturbed flow of the r

21910–1910
Shepard's Point Land Co. v. Atlantic Hotel yellow
nc · 1903
2 sentences

1910We do not think it is necessary for us to decide, in order to pass upon this question, whether or not the plaintiff is a riparian owner, in the sense that it has the right to use the water of the river for manufacturing purposes, though there are authorities for the contention of the plaintiff that it has such right and all the rights of a riparian owner, and especially that it had "a (491) right to the undisturbed flow of the river which passed along the whole frontage of its property in the manner in which it had formerly been accustomed to pass." Land Co. v. Hotel Co. , 132 N.C. 517 ; Gould

1910Tbe next question presented in the case is whether tbe plaintiff is in a position to challenge tbe right of tbe defendant to obstruct tbe flow of water in tbe Roanoke River. ¥e do not think it is necessary for us to decide, in order to pass upon this question, whether or not tbe plaintiff is a riparian owner, in tbe sense that it has tbe right to use tbe water of tbe river for manufacturing purposes, though there are authorities for tbe contention of tbe plaintiff that it has sucb right and all tbe rights of a riparian owner, and especially that it bad “a right to the undisturbed flow of the r

21910–1910
State v. Weathers green
ncctapp · 2012
1 sentence

2019Id. at 525, 724 S.E.2d at 116 .

12019–2019
State v. Walls green
nc · 1995
2 sentences

2011As a trial court addresses conflicts and waivers, the position of defense counsel may be pertinent. “[D]efense counsel are often in the best position to recognize when dual representation presents a conflict of interest; thus, they shoulder an ethical obligation to avoid conflicting representations and to promptly inform the trial court when a conflict arises.” Walls, 342 N.C. at 40 , 463 S.E.2d at 758 (citing Sullivan, 446 U.S. at 346-47 , 64 L.

2011As a trial court addresses conflicts and waivers, the position of defense counsel may be pertinent. “[D]efense counsel are often in the best position to recognize when dual representation presents a conflict of interest; thus, they shoulder an ethical obligation to avoid conflicting representations and to promptly inform the trial court when a conflict arises.” Walls, 342 N.C. at 40 , 463 S.E.2d at 758 (citing Sullivan, 446 U.S. at 346-47 , 64 L.

12011–2011
Cuyler v. Sullivan green
scotus · 1980
2 sentences

2011As a trial court addresses conflicts and waivers, the position of defense counsel may be pertinent. “[D]efense counsel are often in the best position to recognize when dual representation presents a conflict of interest; thus, they shoulder an ethical obligation to avoid conflicting representations and to promptly inform the trial court when a conflict arises.” Walls, 342 N.C. at 40 , 463 S.E.2d at 758 (citing Sullivan, 446 U.S. at 346-47 , 64 L.

2011As a trial court addresses conflicts and waivers, the position of defense counsel may be pertinent. “[D]efense counsel are often in the best position to recognize when dual representation presents a conflict of interest; thus, they shoulder an ethical obligation to avoid conflicting representations and to promptly inform the trial court when a conflict arises.” Walls, 342 N.C. at 40 , 463 S.E.2d at 758 (citing Sullivan, 446 U.S. at 346-47 , 64 L.

12011–2011
Dilworth v. Illinois green
scotus · 1996
1 sentence

2011Ed. 2d at 345-46 ), cert. denied, 517 U.S. 1197 , 134 L.

12011–2011
Neal v. Clary green
nc · 1963
2 sentences

2002App. at 353 , 542 S.E.2d at 671 (quoting Pruitt, 289 N.C. at 259 , 221 S.E.2d at 358 ) (quoting Neal v. Clary, 259 N.C. 163 , 130 S.E.2d 39 (1963)).

2002App. at 353 , 542 S.E.2d at 671 (quoting Pruitt, 289 N.C. at 259 , 221 S.E.2d at 358 ) (quoting Neal v. Clary, 259 N.C. 163 , 130 S.E.2d 39 (1963)).

12002–2002
Clark v. Sanger Clinic, P.A. green
ncctapp · 2001
2 sentences

2002App. at 353 , 542 S.E.2d at 671 (quoting Pruitt, 289 N.C. at 259 , 221 S.E.2d at 358 ) (quoting Neal v. Clary, 259 N.C. 163 , 130 S.E.2d 39 (1963)).

2002In so holding, this Court said that once a Form 21 Agreement is approved, “neither party was in a position to challenge any provision of the agreement, ‘unless it [was] made to appear to the satisfaction of the Commission ‘that there [had] been error due to fraud, misrepresentation, undue influence or mutual mistake.’ ’ ” Clark, 142 N.C.

12002–2002
Mullaney v. Wilbur green
scotus · 1975
2 sentences

1977Defendant assigns as error the court’s instruction that: “[I]f the State proves beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant intentionally killed Doris Jean Ferebee with a deadly weapon or intentionally inflicted a wound upon Mrs. Ferebee with a deadly weapon that proximately caused her death, the law implies first that the killing was unlawful and second that it was done with malice.” Relying upon Mullaney v. Wilbur, 421 U.S. 684 , 44 L.Ed. 2d 508 , 95 S.Ct. 1881 , he takes the position that the instruction violated his rights to due process as guaranteed by the Fourteenth Amendment to the Un

1977Defendant assigns as error the court’s instruction that: “[I]f the State proves beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant intentionally killed Doris Jean Ferebee with a deadly weapon or intentionally inflicted a wound upon Mrs. Ferebee with a deadly weapon that proximately caused her death, the law implies first that the killing was unlawful and second that it was done with malice.” Relying upon Mullaney v. Wilbur, 421 U.S. 684 , 44 L.Ed. 2d 508 , 95 S.Ct. 1881 , he takes the position that the instruction violated his rights to due process as guaranteed by the Fourteenth Amendment to the Un

11977–1977
State v. Chavez green
nmctapp · 1969
2 sentences

1975In State v. Chavez, 80 N.M. 786 , 461 P. 2d 919 (1969), the Court took the position that the rule in New Mexico is that regardless of whether there is a stipulation, or regardless of the contents of the stipulation, evidence as to polygraph examinations and results is not admissible over objection.

1975In State v. Chavez, 80 N.M. 786 , 461 P. 2d 919 (1969), the Court took the position that the rule in New Mexico is that regardless of whether there is a stipulation, or regardless of the contents of the stipulation, evidence as to polygraph examinations and results is not admissible over objection.

11975–1975
Hardware Dealers Mutual Fire Insurance v. Sheek green
nc · 1968
2 sentences

1973His view is supported by Insurance Co. v. Sheek, 272 N.C. 484 , 158 S.E. 2d 635 .

1973His view is supported by Insurance Co. v. Sheek, 272 N.C. 484 , 158 S.E. 2d 635 .

11973–1973
State v. Gibson green
nc · 1951
2 sentences

1969G.S. 15-200; State v. Gibson, 233 N.C. 691 , 65 S.E. 2d 508 .

1969G.S. 15-200; State v. Gibson, 233 N.C. 691 , 65 S.E. 2d 508 .

11969–1969
Williams v. Boulerice green
nc · 1966
2 sentences

1968This instruction did not require “that the defendant must have foreseen the injury in the exact form' in which it occurred.” On the contrary, this statement is in keeping with the view expressed by Parker, C.J., in Williams v. Boulerice, 268 N.C. 62 , 149 S.E. 2d 590 , where he stated: “The only negligence of legal importance is negligence which proximately causes or contributes to the death or injury under judicial investigation. . . .

1968This instruction did not require “that the defendant must have foreseen the injury in the exact form' in which it occurred.” On the contrary, this statement is in keeping with the view expressed by Parker, C.J., in Williams v. Boulerice, 268 N.C. 62 , 149 S.E. 2d 590 , where he stated: “The only negligence of legal importance is negligence which proximately causes or contributes to the death or injury under judicial investigation. . . .

11968–1968
Willis v. . Willis green
nc · 1932
2 sentences

1967Keel v. Bailey, 224 N.C. 447 , 31 S.E. 2d 362 ; Capps v. Massey, 199 N.C. 196 , 154 S.E. 52 ; Willis v. Willis, 203 N.C. 517 , 166 S.E. 398 ; Weeks v. Wilkins, 139 N.C. 215 , 51 S.E. 909 ; Crawley v. Stearns, 194 N.C. 15 , 138 S.E. 403 ; Williams v. R.

1967Keel v. Bailey, 224 N.C. 447 , 31 S.E. 2d 362 ; Capps v. Massey, 199 N.C. 196 , 154 S.E. 52 ; Willis v. Willis, 203 N.C. 517 , 166 S.E. 398 ; Weeks v. Wilkins, 139 N.C. 215 , 51 S.E. 909 ; Crawley v. Stearns, 194 N.C. 15 , 138 S.E. 403 ; Williams v. R.

11967–1967
Keel v. . Bailey green
nc · 1944
2 sentences

1967Keel v. Bailey, 224 N.C. 447 , 31 S.E. 2d 362 ; Capps v. Massey, 199 N.C. 196 , 154 S.E. 52 ; Willis v. Willis, 203 N.C. 517 , 166 S.E. 398 ; Weeks v. Wilkins, 139 N.C. 215 , 51 S.E. 909 ; Crawley v. Stearns, 194 N.C. 15 , 138 S.E. 403 ; Williams v. R.

1967Keel v. Bailey, 224 N.C. 447 , 31 S.E. 2d 362 ; Capps v. Massey, 199 N.C. 196 , 154 S.E. 52 ; Willis v. Willis, 203 N.C. 517 , 166 S.E. 398 ; Weeks v. Wilkins, 139 N.C. 215 , 51 S.E. 909 ; Crawley v. Stearns, 194 N.C. 15 , 138 S.E. 403 ; Williams v. R.

11967–1967
Capps v. . Massey green
nc · 1930
2 sentences

1967Keel v. Bailey, 224 N.C. 447 , 31 S.E. 2d 362 ; Capps v. Massey, 199 N.C. 196 , 154 S.E. 52 ; Willis v. Willis, 203 N.C. 517 , 166 S.E. 398 ; Weeks v. Wilkins, 139 N.C. 215 , 51 S.E. 909 ; Crawley v. Stearns, 194 N.C. 15 , 138 S.E. 403 ; Williams v. R.

1967Keel v. Bailey, 224 N.C. 447 , 31 S.E. 2d 362 ; Capps v. Massey, 199 N.C. 196 , 154 S.E. 52 ; Willis v. Willis, 203 N.C. 517 , 166 S.E. 398 ; Weeks v. Wilkins, 139 N.C. 215 , 51 S.E. 909 ; Crawley v. Stearns, 194 N.C. 15 , 138 S.E. 403 ; Williams v. R.

11967–1967
Harrell v. Powell green
nc · 1960
2 sentences

1967In North Carolina, whether a quitclaim deed or a deed of bargain and sale without technical covenants creates an estoppel depends upon its language, Harrell v. Powell, 251 N.C. 636 , 112 S.E. 2d 81 ; and there is substantial authority in this jurisdiction for the position that the principle of estoppel will apply when the deed shows that the grantor intended to convey and the grantee expected *179 to acquire a particular estate, although the deed contains no technical covenants.

1967In North Carolina, whether a quitclaim deed or a deed of bargain and sale without technical covenants creates an estoppel depends upon its language, Harrell v. Powell, 251 N.C. 636 , 112 S.E. 2d 81 ; and there is substantial authority in this jurisdiction for the position that the principle of estoppel will apply when the deed shows that the grantor intended to convey and the grantee expected *179 to acquire a particular estate, although the deed contains no technical covenants.

11967–1967
Convent of the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Chestnut Hill v. City of Winston-Salem green
nc · 1956
2 sentences

1966Convent v. Winston-Salem, 243 N.C. 316 , 90 S.E. 2d 879 .

1966Convent v. Winston-Salem, 243 N.C. 316 , 90 S.E. 2d 879 .

11966–1966
Byrd v. Marion General Hospital green
nc · 1932
2 sentences

1938Smith v. McClung, 201 N. C., 648 , 161 S. E., 91 ; Springs v. Doll, 197 N. C., 240 , 148 S. E., 251 ; Byrd v. Hospital, 202 N. C., 337 , 162 S. E., 738 .

1938Smith v. McClung, 201 N. C., 648 , 161 S. E., 91 ; Springs v. Doll, 197 N. C., 240 , 148 S. E., 251 ; Byrd v. Hospital, 202 N. C., 337 , 162 S. E., 738 .

11938–1938
State v. . Moore neutral
nc · 1931
1 sentence

1938Smith v. McClung, 201 N. C., 648 , 161 S. E., 91 ; Springs v. Doll, 197 N. C., 240 , 148 S. E., 251 ; Byrd v. Hospital, 202 N. C., 337 , 162 S. E., 738 .

11938–1938
Springs v. . Doll green
nc · 1929
2 sentences

1938Smith v. McClung, 201 N. C., 648 , 161 S. E., 91 ; Springs v. Doll, 197 N. C., 240 , 148 S. E., 251 ; Byrd v. Hospital, 202 N. C., 337 , 162 S. E., 738 .

1938Smith v. McClung, 201 N. C., 648 , 161 S. E., 91 ; Springs v. Doll, 197 N. C., 240 , 148 S. E., 251 ; Byrd v. Hospital, 202 N. C., 337 , 162 S. E., 738 .

11938–1938
Smith v. . McClung green
nc · 1931
1 sentence

1938Smith v. McClung, 201 N. C., 648 , 161 S. E., 91 ; Springs v. Doll, 197 N. C., 240 , 148 S. E., 251 ; Byrd v. Hospital, 202 N. C., 337 , 162 S. E., 738 .

11938–1938
Wright v. . Thompson neutral
nc · 1916
11917–1917
Peacock v. Barnes. green
nc · 1906
11915–1915
Newby & White v. Drainage District neutral
nc · 1913
11915–1915
Bear v. Commissioners of Brunswick County neutral
nc · 1899
11913–1913
McCoy v. Cape Pear Lumber Co. green
nc · 1908
11909–1909
Sternaman v. . Metropolitan Life Ins. Co. green
ny · 1902
11906–1906

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