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22 North Carolina opinions name it 2 courts 1905–2024 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
State v. Gaineygreen
· 2002 · cited in 5 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2004–2018
2 sentences

2018See State v. Gainey , 355 N.C. 73 , 110, 558 S.E.2d 463 , 486 ("To the extent that defendant agreed with the trial court's manner of instruction, defendant has invited any alleged error, and he may not obtain relief from such error"), cert. denied , 537 U.S. 896 , 154 L.Ed. 2d 165 (2002) ; State v. White , 349 N.C. 535 , 570, 508 S.E.2d 253 , 275 (1998) (" Where a defendant tells the trial court that he has no objection to an instruction, he will not be heard to complain on appeal"), cert. denied , 527 U.S. 1026 , 144 L.Ed. 2d 779 (1999).

2018See State v. Gainey , 355 N.C. 73 , 110, 558 S.E.2d 463 , 486 ("To the extent that defendant agreed with the trial court's manner of instruction, defendant has invited any alleged error, and he may not obtain relief from such error"), cert. denied , 537 U.S. 896 , 154 L.Ed. 2d 165 (2002) ; State v. White , 349 N.C. 535 , 570, 508 S.E.2d 253 , 275 (1998) (" Where a defendant tells the trial court that he has no objection to an instruction, he will not be heard to complain on appeal"), cert. denied , 527 U.S. 1026 , 144 L.Ed. 2d 779 (1999).

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State v. Wilkinsongreen
nc · 1996 · cited in 3 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2004–2024
2 sentences

2024Id.

2004In State v. Wilkinson, the defendant submitted a jury instruction in writing on the meaning of “depravity of mind” that read, “ ‘a circumstance which makes a murder unusually heinous, atrocious, or cruel.’ ” 344 N.C. 198, 212-13 , 474 S.E.2d 375, 382-83 (1996).

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State v. Gardnergreen
nc · 1986 · cited in 2 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1993–1998
2 sentences

1993Defendant may carry this burden by “alert[ing] the appellate court that no action was taken by counsel at trial and then establishing] his right to review by asserting the manner in which the exception was preserved or how the error may be noticed although not brought to the attention of the trial court.” Id. at 447-48 , 340 S.E.2d at 705 (citation omitted).

1993Defendant may carry this burden by “alert[ing] the appellate court that no action was taken by counsel at trial and then establishing] his right to review by asserting the manner in which the exception was preserved or how the error may be noticed although not brought to the attention of the trial court.” Id. at 447-48 , 340 S.E.2d at 705 (citation omitted).

12
Cornish v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 2002 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
1 sentence

2018See State v. Gainey , 355 N.C. 73 , 110, 558 S.E.2d 463 , 486 ("To the extent that defendant agreed with the trial court's manner of instruction, defendant has invited any alleged error, and he may not obtain relief from such error"), cert. denied , 537 U.S. 896 , 154 L.Ed. 2d 165 (2002) ; State v. White , 349 N.C. 535 , 570, 508 S.E.2d 253 , 275 (1998) (" Where a defendant tells the trial court that he has no objection to an instruction, he will not be heard to complain on appeal"), cert. denied , 527 U.S. 1026 , 144 L.Ed. 2d 779 (1999).

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Gonzalez Et Vir v. State Bar of Californiagreen
scotus · 2002 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
1 sentence

2018See State v. Gainey , 355 N.C. 73 , 110, 558 S.E.2d 463 , 486 ("To the extent that defendant agreed with the trial court's manner of instruction, defendant has invited any alleged error, and he may not obtain relief from such error"), cert. denied , 537 U.S. 896 , 154 L.Ed. 2d 165 (2002) ; State v. White , 349 N.C. 535 , 570, 508 S.E.2d 253 , 275 (1998) (" Where a defendant tells the trial court that he has no objection to an instruction, he will not be heard to complain on appeal"), cert. denied , 527 U.S. 1026 , 144 L.Ed. 2d 779 (1999).

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State v. Whitegreen
nc · 1998 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
2 sentences

2018See State v. Gainey , 355 N.C. 73 , 110, 558 S.E.2d 463 , 486 ("To the extent that defendant agreed with the trial court's manner of instruction, defendant has invited any alleged error, and he may not obtain relief from such error"), cert. denied , 537 U.S. 896 , 154 L.Ed. 2d 165 (2002) ; State v. White , 349 N.C. 535 , 570, 508 S.E.2d 253 , 275 (1998) (" Where a defendant tells the trial court that he has no objection to an instruction, he will not be heard to complain on appeal"), cert. denied , 527 U.S. 1026 , 144 L.Ed. 2d 779 (1999).

2018See State v. Gainey , 355 N.C. 73 , 110, 558 S.E.2d 463 , 486 ("To the extent that defendant agreed with the trial court's manner of instruction, defendant has invited any alleged error, and he may not obtain relief from such error"), cert. denied , 537 U.S. 896 , 154 L.Ed. 2d 165 (2002) ; State v. White , 349 N.C. 535 , 570, 508 S.E.2d 253 , 275 (1998) (" Where a defendant tells the trial court that he has no objection to an instruction, he will not be heard to complain on appeal"), cert. denied , 527 U.S. 1026 , 144 L.Ed. 2d 779 (1999).

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State v. Thompsongreen
nc · 2004 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015As our Supreme Court has held: “ ‘To the extent that defendant agreed with the trial court’s manner of instruction, defendant has invited any alleged error, and he may not obtain relief from such error.’ ” State v. Thompson, 359 N.C. 77, 103 , 604 S.E.2d 850, 869 (2004) (quoting Gainey, 355 N.C. at 110 , 558 S.E.2d at 486 ).

2015As our Supreme Court has held: “ ‘To the extent that defendant agreed with the trial court’s manner of instruction, defendant has invited any alleged error, and he may not obtain relief from such error.’ ” State v. Thompson, 359 N.C. 77, 103 , 604 S.E.2d 850, 869 (2004) (quoting Gainey, 355 N.C. at 110 , 558 S.E.2d at 486 ).

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United States v. William Adderson Jarrettgreen
ca4 · 2003 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
1 sentence

2013For example, in United States v. Day, 591 F.3d 679, 683 (4th Cir. 2010), the Court stated that First of all, under the applicable test, “[t]he defendant bears the burden of proving that an agency relationship exists” between the Government and the private individual. . . . [The] “two primary factors” to be considered [are]: (1) “whether the Government knew of and acquiesced in the private” individual’s challenged conduct; and (2) “whether the private individual intended to assist law enforcement or had some other independent motivation.” (quoting United States v. Jarrett, 338 F.3d 339, 344 (4t

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United States v. Daygreen
ca4 · 2010 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
1 sentence

2013For example, in United States v. Day, 591 F.3d 679, 683 (4th Cir. 2010), the Court stated that First of all, under the applicable test, “[t]he defendant bears the burden of proving that an agency relationship exists” between the Government and the private individual. . . . [The] “two primary factors” to be considered [are]: (1) “whether the Government knew of and acquiesced in the private” individual’s challenged conduct; and (2) “whether the private individual intended to assist law enforcement or had some other independent motivation.” (quoting United States v. Jarrett, 338 F.3d 339, 344 (4t

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Coach Co. v. . Leegreen
nc · 1940 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
2 sentences

2009In describing the manner in which these factors should be applied, the Supreme Court has emphasized the fundamental “distinction between the admissibility of evidence and its weight, the latter of which is a matter traditionally reserved for the jury.” Howerton, 358 N.C. at 460 , 597 S.E.2d at 687 (citing Queen City Coach Co. v. Lee, 218 N.C. 320, 323 , 11 S.E.2d 341, 343 (1940) (stating that “[t]he competency, admissibility, and sufficiency of the evidence is a matter for the court to determine. [Its] credibility, probative force, and weight is a matter for the jury”)). “[A] trial court’s rul

2009In describing the manner in which these factors should be applied, the Supreme Court has emphasized the fundamental “distinction between the admissibility of evidence and its weight, the latter of which is a matter traditionally reserved for the jury.” Howerton, 358 N.C. at 460 , 597 S.E.2d at 687 (citing Queen City Coach Co. v. Lee, 218 N.C. 320, 323 , 11 S.E.2d 341, 343 (1940) (stating that “[t]he competency, admissibility, and sufficiency of the evidence is a matter for the court to determine. [Its] credibility, probative force, and weight is a matter for the jury”)). “[A] trial court’s rul

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State v. Wilkinsgreen
ncctapp · 1974 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
1 sentence

2009“An abuse of discretion occurs when a trial judge’s ruling is manifestly unsupported by reason.” State v. Summers, 177 *22 N.C.

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Ponder v. Davisgreen
nc · 1951 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1976–1976
2 sentences

1976“A fair jury in jury cases and an impartial judge in all cases are prime requisites of due process.” It is a maxim that “ ‘ [e] very litigant, including the state in criminal cases, is entitled to nothing less than the cold neutrality of an impartial judge.’ ” Ponder v. Davis, 233 N.C. 699, 703-04 , 65 S.E. 2d 356, 359 (1951).

1976“A fair jury in jury cases and an impartial judge in all cases are prime requisites of due process.” It is a maxim that “ ‘ [e] very litigant, including the state in criminal cases, is entitled to nothing less than the cold neutrality of an impartial judge.’ ” Ponder v. Davis, 233 N.C. 699, 703-04 , 65 S.E. 2d 356, 359 (1951).

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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 (19)

CaseCitedYears
Stewart v. . Carpet Co. neutral
nc · 1905
2 sentences

1930Walker, J., in Stewart v. Carpet Co., 138 N. C., 60 , clearly states tbe law in this respect: ‘The doctrine does not dispense with tbe requirement that tbe party who alleges negligence must prove tbe fact, but relates only to tbe mode of proving it.

1930Walker, J. , in Stewart v. Carpet Co. , 138 N.C. 60 , clearly states the law in this respect: `The doctrine does not dispense with the requirement that the party who alleges negligence must prove the fact, but relates only to the mode of proving it.

31905–1930
Womble v. . Grocery Co. green
nc · 1904
2 sentences

1930Machine started by some means and tore off my arm to my elbow, knocked me numb or paralyzed.” The Court in that case, at p. 119, said: “To prevent any misconstruction of the circumstances under which or the manner in which this principle applies in the trial of such cause we wish to restate what was said in Womble v. Grocery Co., 135 N. C., 474 : ‘The principle of res ipsa loquitur in such eases carries the question of negligence to the jury, not relieving the plaintiff of the burden of proof, and not raising any pre sumption in bis favor, but simply entitling tbe jury, in view of all tbe circ

1930Machine started by some means and tore off my arm to my elbow, knocked me numb or paralyzed." The Court in that case, at p. 119, said: "To prevent any misconstruction of the circumstances under which or the manner in which this principle applies in the trial of such cause we wish to restate what was said in Womble v. Grocery Co. , 135 N.C. 474 : `The principle of res ipsa loquitur in such cases carries the question of negligence to the jury, not relieving the plaintiff of the burden of proof, and not raising any presumption *Page 384 in his favor, but simply entitling the jury, in view of all

21930–1930
Lowery v. Greiner green
scotus · 1999
1 sentence

2018See State v. Gainey , 355 N.C. 73 , 110, 558 S.E.2d 463 , 486 ("To the extent that defendant agreed with the trial court's manner of instruction, defendant has invited any alleged error, and he may not obtain relief from such error"), cert. denied , 537 U.S. 896 , 154 L.Ed. 2d 165 (2002) ; State v. White , 349 N.C. 535 , 570, 508 S.E.2d 253 , 275 (1998) (" Where a defendant tells the trial court that he has no objection to an instruction, he will not be heard to complain on appeal"), cert. denied , 527 U.S. 1026 , 144 L.Ed. 2d 779 (1999).

12018–2018
Lowery v. Greiner green
scotus · 1999
1 sentence

2018See State v. Gainey , 355 N.C. 73 , 110, 558 S.E.2d 463 , 486 ("To the extent that defendant agreed with the trial court's manner of instruction, defendant has invited any alleged error, and he may not obtain relief from such error"), cert. denied , 537 U.S. 896 , 154 L.Ed. 2d 165 (2002) ; State v. White , 349 N.C. 535 , 570, 508 S.E.2d 253 , 275 (1998) (" Where a defendant tells the trial court that he has no objection to an instruction, he will not be heard to complain on appeal"), cert. denied , 527 U.S. 1026 , 144 L.Ed. 2d 779 (1999).

12018–2018
Nasirichampang v. California neutral
scotus · 2004
1 sentence

2013For example, in United States v. Day, 591 F.3d 679, 683 (4th Cir. 2010), the Court stated that First of all, under the applicable test, “[t]he defendant bears the burden of proving that an agency relationship exists” between the Government and the private individual. . . . [The] “two primary factors” to be considered [are]: (1) “whether the Government knew of and acquiesced in the private” individual’s challenged conduct; and (2) “whether the private individual intended to assist law enforcement or had some other independent motivation.” (quoting United States v. Jarrett, 338 F.3d 339, 344 (4t

12013–2013
Greco v. Bernback green
scotus · 2004
1 sentence

2013For example, in United States v. Day, 591 F.3d 679, 683 (4th Cir. 2010), the Court stated that First of all, under the applicable test, “[t]he defendant bears the burden of proving that an agency relationship exists” between the Government and the private individual. . . . [The] “two primary factors” to be considered [are]: (1) “whether the Government knew of and acquiesced in the private” individual’s challenged conduct; and (2) “whether the private individual intended to assist law enforcement or had some other independent motivation.” (quoting United States v. Jarrett, 338 F.3d 339, 344 (4t

12013–2013
State v. Mauck green
ncctapp · 2010
1 sentence

2012In Mauck , the defendant pled guilty to two drug-related charges in Haywood County and was placed on probation. 204 N.C.

12012–2012
In the Matter of Yocum red
nc · 2003
2 sentences

2009In describing the manner in which these factors should be applied, the Supreme Court has emphasized the fundamental “distinction between the admissibility of evidence and its weight, the latter of which is a matter traditionally reserved for the jury.” Howerton, 358 N.C. at 460 , 597 S.E.2d at 687 (citing Queen City Coach Co. v. Lee, 218 N.C. 320, 323 , 11 S.E.2d 341, 343 (1940) (stating that “[t]he competency, admissibility, and sufficiency of the evidence is a matter for the court to determine. [Its] credibility, probative force, and weight is a matter for the jury”)). “[A] trial court’s rul

2009In describing the manner in which these factors should be applied, the Supreme Court has emphasized the fundamental “distinction between the admissibility of evidence and its weight, the latter of which is a matter traditionally reserved for the jury.” Howerton, 358 N.C. at 460 , 597 S.E.2d at 687 (citing Queen City Coach Co. v. Lee, 218 N.C. 320, 323 , 11 S.E.2d 341, 343 (1940) (stating that “[t]he competency, admissibility, and sufficiency of the evidence is a matter for the court to determine. [Its] credibility, probative force, and weight is a matter for the jury”)). “[A] trial court’s rul

12009–2009
Howerton v. Arai Helmet, Ltd. red
nc · 2004
2 sentences

2009In describing the manner in which these factors should be applied, the Supreme Court has emphasized the fundamental “distinction between the admissibility of evidence and its weight, the latter of which is a matter traditionally reserved for the jury.” Howerton, 358 N.C. at 460 , 597 S.E.2d at 687 (citing Queen City Coach Co. v. Lee, 218 N.C. 320, 323 , 11 S.E.2d 341, 343 (1940) (stating that “[t]he competency, admissibility, and sufficiency of the evidence is a matter for the court to determine. [Its] credibility, probative force, and weight is a matter for the jury”)). “[A] trial court’s rul

2009In describing the manner in which these factors should be applied, the Supreme Court has emphasized the fundamental “distinction between the admissibility of evidence and its weight, the latter of which is a matter traditionally reserved for the jury.” Howerton, 358 N.C. at 460 , 597 S.E.2d at 687 (citing Queen City Coach Co. v. Lee, 218 N.C. 320, 323 , 11 S.E.2d 341, 343 (1940) (stating that “[t]he competency, admissibility, and sufficiency of the evidence is a matter for the court to determine. [Its] credibility, probative force, and weight is a matter for the jury”)). “[A] trial court’s rul

12009–2009
General Electric Company v. Turner green
· 1969
2 sentences

1990Electric Co. v. Turner, 275 N.C. 493 , 168 S.E.2d 385 (1960).

1990Electric Co. v. Turner, 275 N.C. 493 , 168 S.E.2d 385 (1960).

11990–1990
State v. Oliver green
nc · 1983
2 sentences

1986State v. Oliver, 309 N.C. at 335 , 307 S.E.2d at 312 .

1986State v. Oliver, 309 N.C. at 335 , 307 S.E.2d at 312 .

11986–1986
State v. Lynch green
nc · 1971
2 sentences

1985He contends that permitting the tape and the transcript to be used in this manner was error because the tape had not been authenticated, as State v. Lynch, 279 N.C. 1 , 181 S.E. 2d 561 (1971) and State v. Shook, 55 N.C.

1985He contends that permitting the tape and the transcript to be used in this manner was error because the tape had not been authenticated, as State v. Lynch, 279 N.C. 1 , 181 S.E. 2d 561 (1971) and State v. Shook, 55 N.C.

11985–1985
State v. Shook green
ncctapp · 1982
2 sentences

1985He contends that permitting the tape and the transcript to be used in this manner was error because the tape had not been authenticated, as State v. Lynch, 279 N.C. 1 , 181 S.E. 2d 561 (1971) and State v. Shook, 55 N.C.

1985App. 364 , 285 S.E. 2d 328 (1982) require.

11985–1985
State v. Rhodes green
nc · 1976
2 sentences

1983Id. at 24-28 , 224 S.E. 2d at 636-38 .

1983Id. at 24-28 , 224 S.E. 2d at 636-38 .

11983–1983
Parrish v. . R. R. green
nc · 1942
2 sentences

1958“It is necessary, in stating a cause of action, to set forth the duty which the defendant owed the plaintiff, as well as the manner in which the violation of that duty proximately contributed to the plaintiff’s injury.” Parrish v. R.R., 221 N.C. 292 , 20 S.E. 2d 299 .

1958“It is necessary, in stating a cause of action, to set forth the duty which the defendant owed the plaintiff, as well as the manner in which the violation of that duty proximately contributed to the plaintiff’s injury.” Parrish v. R.R., 221 N.C. 292 , 20 S.E. 2d 299 .

11958–1958
Essick v. City of Lexington green
nc · 1950
2 sentences

1958Plaintiff asserts in her brief that the allegations in the complaint in Essick v. Lexington, 232 N.C. 200 , 60 S.E. 2d 106 , are similar to the allegations in the instant case, and the Court there overruled the demurrer.

1958Plaintiff asserts in her brief that the allegations in the complaint in Essick v. Lexington, 232 N.C. 200 , 60 S.E. 2d 106 , are similar to the allegations in the instant case, and the Court there overruled the demurrer.

11958–1958
Holmes Electric Co. v. Carolina Power & Light Co. neutral
nc · 1929
2 sentences

1956See G.S. 1-184; G.S. 1-188; G.S. 1-513, and Electric Co. v. Light Co., 197 N.C. 766 , 150 S.E. 621 .

1956See G.S. 1-184; G.S. 1-188; G.S. 1-513, and Electric Co. v. Light Co., 197 N.C. 766 , 150 S.E. 621 .

11956–1956
State v. . Moore green
nc · 1923
2 sentences

1953It was said in S. v. Taylor, 236 N.C. 130 , 71 S.E. 2d 924 , that “the use of the word ‘may’ instead of ‘should’ in this excerpt from the charge is not prejudicial.” See also S. v. Moore, 185 N.C. 637 , 116 S.E. 161 .

1953It was said in S. v. Taylor, 236 N.C. 130 , 71 S.E. 2d 924 , that “the use of the word ‘may’ instead of ‘should’ in this excerpt from the charge is not prejudicial.” See also S. v. Moore, 185 N.C. 637 , 116 S.E. 161 .

11953–1953
State v. Taylor neutral
nc · 1952
11953–1953

Statutes the citing opinions construe

NC § N.C. Gen. Stat. § 15A-1443 (5) NC § N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7A-27 (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

NY 142 (1859–2026) CA 92 (1911–2025) TX 84 (1923–2026) IL 48 (1886–2026) PA 47 (1869–2025) OH 39 (1962–2025) FL 31 (1922–2024) MI 30 (1934–2023) GA 27 (1889–2026) AL 24 (1906–2025) CT 24 (1859–2020) NC 22 (1905–2024) NJ 19 (1939–2024) MO 19 (1884–2023) MN 17 (1902–2019) WA 15 (1980–2021) IN 15 (1887–2014) WV 12 (1873–2023) TN 12 (1975–2025) LA 12 (1953–2020) RI 12 (1965–2022) OK 11 (1913–2020) MS 10 (1993–2023) AZ 9 (1966–2026) WI 9 (1950–2019) ND 9 (1945–2022) CO 8 (1981–2026) OR 8 (1961–2023) IA 7 (1895–2019) KS 7 (1918–2014) MD 7 (1968–2024) AR 5 (1983–2019) UT 5 (1996–2019) MA 4 (1974–2015) VA 4 (1963–2016) DC 4 (1979–1990) MT 3 (1928–2023) ID 3 (1910–1989) KY 3 (2014–2021) HI 3 (1978–2022) SD 3 (1928–2013) VT 3 (1933–1991) NE 2 (1896–1939) DE 2 (1972–1987) NV 2 (1965–2013) PR 2 (1954–1986)

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