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third-party claim in North Carolina

20 North Carolina opinions name it 3 courts 1977–2024 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
Shore v. Browngreen
nc · 1989 · cited in 2 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1990–2008
2 sentences

2008In Shore v. Brown, our Supreme Court held that the third-party claim was abated because "[w]hen the third-party complaint was filed . . . that identical issue was already pending in a prior action between the same parties[.]" 324 N.C. 427, 429 , 378 S.E.2d 778, 779 (1989).

2008In Shore v. Brown, our Supreme Court held that the third-party claim was abated because "[w]hen the third-party complaint was filed . . . that identical issue was already pending in a prior action between the same parties[.]" 324 N.C. 427, 429 , 378 S.E.2d 778, 779 (1989).

12
McCollum v. McCollumgreen
ncctapp · 1991 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024See, e.g., McCollum v. McCollum, 102 N.C.

11
Wilson v. Wilsongreen
ncctapp · 1996 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
1 sentence

2018App. at 667 , 468 S.E.2d at 498 ("[A]llowing a third-party claim against the insurer of an adverse party for violating [N.C.

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State v. Suggsgreen
ncctapp · 1995 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015See State v. Suggs, 117 N.C.App. 654 , 659-60, 453 S.E.2d 211 , 214-215 (1995) (holding "the defendant's constitutional protection against unreasonable search and seizure is not implicated" where telephone records were obtained from third-party telephone company); State v. Melvin, 86 N.C.App. 291 , 295-96, 357 S.E.2d 379 , 382-83 (1987) (holding SBI obtaining defendant's bank records from the bank "could not constitute a governmental 'search' for Fourth Amendment purposes" because defendant had no Fourth Amendment privacy interest in records maintained by third party); State v. Overton, 60 N.C

2015See State v. Suggs, 117 N.C.App. 654 , 659-60, 453 S.E.2d 211 , 214-215 (1995) (holding "the defendant's constitutional protection against unreasonable search and seizure is not implicated" where telephone records were obtained from third-party telephone company); State v. Melvin, 86 N.C.App. 291 , 295-96, 357 S.E.2d 379 , 382-83 (1987) (holding SBI obtaining defendant's bank records from the bank "could not constitute a governmental 'search' for Fourth Amendment purposes" because defendant had no Fourth Amendment privacy interest in records maintained by third party); State v. Overton, 60 N.C

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National Bank of Canada v. Artex Industries, Inc.green
nysd · 1986 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
1 sentence

2006See, e.g., Nat’l Bank of Canada v. Artex Indus., 627 F. Supp. 610, 613 (S.D.N.Y. 1986) (dismissing a third-party complaint without prejudice filed pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 14(a) because, although the alleged third-party claim arose from the same transaction or set of facts as the original claim, its outcome was not contingent on the outcome of the main claim). {22} In this case, the Defendants’ Third-Party Complaint asserts that two other entities affiliated with the Plaintiff made the Haynes Payments, with the intent to influence Mr. Haynes’ actions in selecting [5] vendors

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North River Insurance v. Philadelphia Reinsurance Corp.green
njd · 1992 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
2 sentences

2005Co., 161 F.R.D. 293, 297 (E.D.Pa.1995) ("Because [the insurer] has agreed to defend this action, [the insureds] have no reasonable expectation of privilege."); North River Ins. v. Philadelphia Reinsurance, 797 F.Supp. 363, 366 (D.N.J. 1992) ("The common interest doctrine has been recognized in the insured/insurer context when counsel has been retained or paid for by the insurer, and allows either party to obtain attorney-client communications related to the underlying facts giving rise to the claim, because the interests of the insured and insurer in defeating the third-party claim against the

2005See, e.g., Northwood Nursing Home v. Continental Ins., 161 F.R.D. 293, 297 (E.D.Pa.1995) ("Because [the insurer] has agreed to defend this action, [the insureds] have no reasonable expectation of privilege."); North River Ins. v. Philadelphia Reinsurance, 797 F.Supp. 363, 366 (D.N.J. 1992) ("The common interest doctrine has been recognized in the insured/insurer context when counsel has been retained or paid for by the insurer, and allows either party to obtain attorney-client communications related to the underlying facts giving rise to the claim, because the interests of the insured and insu

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Pittston Co. v. Allianz Insurancegreen
njd · 1992 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
2 sentences

2005Co., 143 F.R.D. 66, 69 (D.N.J.1992) ("It seems clear that use of the [common interest] doctrine is warranted when there is a dispute between [an] insurer and [an] insured regarding underlying litigation in which the insured was represented by an attorney appointed by the insurer."); Waste Management, Inc. v. International Surplus Lines Ins.

2005Co., 143 F.R.D. 66, 69 (D.N.J.1992) ("It seems clear that use of the ["common interest"] doctrine is warranted when there is a dispute between insurer and insured regarding underlying litigation in which the insured was represented by an attorney appointed by the insurer." (citations omitted)), rev'd and remanded on other grounds, 124 F.3d 508 (3d Cir.N.J.1997); Waste Management v. Intern.

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Northwood Nursing & Convalescent Home, Inc. v. Continental Insurancegreen
paed · 1995 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
2 sentences

2005Co., 161 F.R.D. 293, 297 (E.D.Pa.1995) ("Because [the insurer] has agreed to defend this action, [the insureds] have no reasonable expectation of privilege."); North River Ins. v. Philadelphia Reinsurance, 797 F.Supp. 363, 366 (D.N.J. 1992) ("The common interest doctrine has been recognized in the insured/insurer context when counsel has been retained or paid for by the insurer, and allows either party to obtain attorney-client communications related to the underlying facts giving rise to the claim, because the interests of the insured and insurer in defeating the third-party claim against the

2005See, e.g., Northwood Nursing Home v. Continental Ins., 161 F.R.D. 293, 297 (E.D.Pa.1995) ("Because [the insurer] has agreed to defend this action, [the insureds] have no reasonable expectation of privilege."); North River Ins. v. Philadelphia Reinsurance, 797 F.Supp. 363, 366 (D.N.J. 1992) ("The common interest doctrine has been recognized in the insured/insurer context when counsel has been retained or paid for by the insurer, and allows either party to obtain attorney-client communications related to the underlying facts giving rise to the claim, because the interests of the insured and insu

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Sutton v. Dukegreen
nc · 1970 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992
2 sentences

1992However, we conclude that defendant’s motion to dismiss was properly granted since plaintiff’s complaint “discloses an unconditional affirmative defense which defeats the claim asserted [and] pleads facts which deny the right to any relief on the alleged claim.” Sutton v. Duke, 277 N.C. 94, 102 , 176 S.E.2d 161, 166 (1970).

1992However, we conclude that defendant’s motion to dismiss was properly granted since plaintiff’s complaint “discloses an unconditional affirmative defense which defeats the claim asserted [and] pleads facts which deny the right to any relief on the alleged claim.” Sutton v. Duke, 277 N.C. 94, 102 , 176 S.E.2d 161, 166 (1970).

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Clark v. Inn Westgreen
nc · 1989 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992
2 sentences

1992See Clark v. Inn West, 324 N.C. 415 , 379 S.E.2d 23 (1989) (N.C.G.S. *648 § 18B-121 creates a cause of action for damages for injuries to an “aggrieved person”); Hart v. Ivey, 332 N.C. 299 , 420 S.E.2d 174 (1992) (complaint against a social host who served alcohol to a person who drove while intoxicated and injured a third party stated a claim for negligence at common law).

1992See Clark v. Inn West, 324 N.C. 415 , 379 S.E.2d 23 (1989) (N.C.G.S. *648 § 18B-121 creates a cause of action for damages for injuries to an “aggrieved person”); Hart v. Ivey, 332 N.C. 299 , 420 S.E.2d 174 (1992) (complaint against a social host who served alcohol to a person who drove while intoxicated and injured a third party stated a claim for negligence at common law).

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State v. Hallgreen
ncctapp · 1988 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
2 sentences

1989An assault on a third party in defense of a family member is privileged only if the “defendant had a well-grounded belief that an assault was about to be committed by another on the family member . . . .” State v. Hall, 89 N.C.

1989App. 491, 494 , 366 S.E.2d 527, 529 (1988).

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Oestreicher v. American National Stores, Inc.green
nc · 1976 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987
2 sentences

1987See Oestreicher v. Stores, 290 N.C. 118 , 225 S.E. 2d 797 (1976).

1987See Oestreicher v. Stores, 290 N.C. 118 , 225 S.E. 2d 797 (1976).

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Mims v. Mimsgreen
nc · 1982 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1983–1983
2 sentences

1983See Mims v. Mims, 305 N.C. 41 , 286 S.E. 2d 779 (1982).

1983See Mims v. Mims, 305 N.C. 41 , 286 S.E. 2d 779 (1982).

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Nationwide Mut. I. Co. v. Weeks-Allen Motor Co., Inc.green
ncctapp · 1973 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1979–1979
2 sentences

1979See generally, 3 Moore’s Federal Practice, supra, ¶ 14.08.” Third-party defendant relies on Insurance Co. v. Motor Co., 18 N.C.

1979App. 689 , 198 S.E. 2d 88 (1973).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
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Also cited on this issue (18)

CaseCitedYears
Ingle v. Allen green
ncctapp · 1984
2 sentences

1986Ingle v. Allen, 71 N.C.

1986Ingle v. Allen, 71 N.C.

21986–1986
Quail Hollow East Condominium Association v. Donald J. Scholz Co. green
ncctapp · 1980
2 sentences

1986Condominium Assoc. v. Scholz Co., 47 N.C.App. 518 , 268 S.E.2d 12 , disc. rev. denied, 301 N.C. 527 , 273 S.E.2d 454 (1980); Industries Inc. v. Construction Co., 42 N.C.App. 259 , 257 S.E.2d 50 , disc. rev. denied, 298 N.C. 296 , 259 S.E.2d 301 -02 (1979).

1986Condominium Assoc. v. Scholz Co., 47 N.C.App. 518 , 268 S.E.2d 12 , disc. rev. denied, 301 N.C. 527 , 273 S.E.2d 454 (1980); Industries Inc. v. Construction Co., 42 N.C.App. 259 , 257 S.E.2d 50 , disc. rev. denied, 298 N.C. 296 , 259 S.E.2d 301 -02 (1979).

21986–1986
McKoy v. McKoy green
ncctapp · 2011
1 sentence

2022Dismissal of a third-party claim is allowed under Rule 41(b) for “failure to prosecute the claim, failure to comply with the rules of civil procedure, or failure to comply with a court order.” 3 Krawiec, 2018 NCBC LEXIS 86 , at *7 (quoting McKoy v. McKoy, 214 N.C.

12022–2022
DaimlerChrysler Corp. v. Kirkhart green
ncctapp · 2002
1 sentence

2016DaimlerChrysler Corp. v. Kirkhart, 148 N.C.

12016–2016
State v. Melvin green
ncctapp · 1987
2 sentences

2015See State v. Suggs, 117 N.C.App. 654 , 659-60, 453 S.E.2d 211 , 214-215 (1995) (holding "the defendant's constitutional protection against unreasonable search and seizure is not implicated" where telephone records were obtained from third-party telephone company); State v. Melvin, 86 N.C.App. 291 , 295-96, 357 S.E.2d 379 , 382-83 (1987) (holding SBI obtaining defendant's bank records from the bank "could not constitute a governmental 'search' for Fourth Amendment purposes" because defendant had no Fourth Amendment privacy interest in records maintained by third party); State v. Overton, 60 N.C

2015See State v. Suggs, 117 N.C.App. 654 , 659-60, 453 S.E.2d 211 , 214-215 (1995) (holding "the defendant's constitutional protection against unreasonable search and seizure is not implicated" where telephone records were obtained from third-party telephone company); State v. Melvin, 86 N.C.App. 291 , 295-96, 357 S.E.2d 379 , 382-83 (1987) (holding SBI obtaining defendant's bank records from the bank "could not constitute a governmental 'search' for Fourth Amendment purposes" because defendant had no Fourth Amendment privacy interest in records maintained by third party); State v. Overton, 60 N.C

12015–2015
State v. Overton green
ncctapp · 1982
2 sentences

2015See State v. Suggs, 117 N.C.App. 654 , 659-60, 453 S.E.2d 211 , 214-215 (1995) (holding "the defendant's constitutional protection against unreasonable search and seizure is not implicated" where telephone records were obtained from third-party telephone company); State v. Melvin, 86 N.C.App. 291 , 295-96, 357 S.E.2d 379 , 382-83 (1987) (holding SBI obtaining defendant's bank records from the bank "could not constitute a governmental 'search' for Fourth Amendment purposes" because defendant had no Fourth Amendment privacy interest in records maintained by third party); State v. Overton, 60 N.C

2015See State v. Suggs, 117 N.C.App. 654 , 659-60, 453 S.E.2d 211 , 214-215 (1995) (holding "the defendant's constitutional protection against unreasonable search and seizure is not implicated" where telephone records were obtained from third-party telephone company); State v. Melvin, 86 N.C.App. 291 , 295-96, 357 S.E.2d 379 , 382-83 (1987) (holding SBI obtaining defendant's bank records from the bank "could not constitute a governmental 'search' for Fourth Amendment purposes" because defendant had no Fourth Amendment privacy interest in records maintained by third party); State v. Overton, 60 N.C

12015–2015
Smith v. Maryland red
scotus · 1979
2 sentences

2015Smith, 442 U.S. at 743 -44 , 99 S.Ct. at 2581 -82 , 61 L.Ed.2d at 229 .

2015Smith, 442 U.S. at 743 -44 , 99 S.Ct. at 2581 -82 , 61 L.Ed.2d at 229 .

12015–2015
Reed v. Elmore green
nc · 1957
2 sentences

2011This is the unavoidable result of the rule established by Reed v. Elmore, 246 N.C. 221 , 98 S.E.2d 360 (1957) which has been criticized by courts and commentators alike, but our courts are bound by it as precedent.

2011This is the unavoidable result of the rule established by Reed v. Elmore, 246 N.C. 221 , 98 S.E.2d 360 (1957) which has been criticized by courts and commentators alike, but our courts are bound by it as precedent.

12011–2011
North River Insurance Company v. Cigna Reinsurance Company green
ca3 · 1995
2 sentences

2005See, e.g., Northwood Nursing Home v. Continental Ins., 161 F.R.D. 293, 297 (E.D.Pa.1995) ("Because [the insurer] has agreed to defend this action, [the insureds] have no reasonable expectation of privilege."); North River Ins. v. Philadelphia Reinsurance, 797 F.Supp. 363, 366 (D.N.J. 1992) ("The common interest doctrine has been recognized in the insured/insurer context when counsel has been retained or paid for by the insurer, and allows either party to obtain attorney-client communications related to the underlying facts giving rise to the claim, because the interests of the insured and insu

2005Pa., 1995) (“Because [the insurer] has agreed to defend this action, [the insureds] have no reasonable expectation of privilege.”); North River Ins. v. Philadelphia Reinsurance, 797 F. Supp. 363, 366 (D.N.J. 1992) (“The common interest doctrine has been recognized in the insured/insurer context when counsel has been retained or paid for by the insurer, and allows either party to obtain attorney-client communications related to the underlying facts giving rise to the claim, because the interests of the insured and insurer in defeating the third-party claim against the insured are so close that

12005–2005
Pittston Company v. Allianz Insurance Company green
· 1997
2 sentences

2005Co., 143 F.R.D. 66, 69 (D.N.J.1992) ("It seems clear that use of the ["common interest"] doctrine is warranted when there is a dispute between insurer and insured regarding underlying litigation in which the insured was represented by an attorney appointed by the insurer." (citations omitted)), rev'd and remanded on other grounds, 124 F.3d 508 (3d Cir.N.J.1997); Waste Management v. Intern.

2005Co., 143 F.R.D. 66, 69 (D.N.J. 1992) (“It seems clear that use of the [“common interest”] doctrine is warranted when there is a dispute between insurer and insured regarding underlying litigation in which the insured was represented by an attorney appointed by the insurer.” (citations omitted)), rev’d and remanded on other grounds, 124 F.3d 508 (3d Cir. N.J. 1997); Waste Management v. Intern.

12005–2005
O'Mara Enterprises, Inc. v. Mellon Bank, N.A. green
pawd · 1983
1 sentence

2000Gray Wilson, North Carolina Civil Procedure § 14-4, at 280 (2d ed. 1995) [hereinafter Wilson on Civil Procedure] (citing O’Mara Enter. v. Mellon Bank, 101 F.R.D. 668 (W.D.

12000–2000
Auto-Owners Ins. Co. v. Conquest green
fla · 1995
1 sentence

1996Co. v. Conquest, 658 So.2d 928 (Fl. 1995) (recognizing that allowing a third-party claim against the insurer of an adverse party may be unwise, but allowing the claim due to an explicit statutory provision); State Farm Mutual Auto.

11996–1996
Hart v. Ivey green
nc · 1992
2 sentences

1992See Clark v. Inn West, 324 N.C. 415 , 379 S.E.2d 23 (1989) (N.C.G.S. *648 § 18B-121 creates a cause of action for damages for injuries to an “aggrieved person”); Hart v. Ivey, 332 N.C. 299 , 420 S.E.2d 174 (1992) (complaint against a social host who served alcohol to a person who drove while intoxicated and injured a third party stated a claim for negligence at common law).

1992See Clark v. Inn West, 324 N.C. 415 , 379 S.E.2d 23 (1989) (N.C.G.S. *648 § 18B-121 creates a cause of action for damages for injuries to an “aggrieved person”); Hart v. Ivey, 332 N.C. 299 , 420 S.E.2d 174 (1992) (complaint against a social host who served alcohol to a person who drove while intoxicated and injured a third party stated a claim for negligence at common law).

11992–1992
Quail Hollow East Condominium Association v. Donald J. Scholz Company green
nc · 1980
2 sentences

1986Condominium Assoc. v. Scholz Co., 47 N.C.App. 518 , 268 S.E.2d 12 , disc. rev. denied, 301 N.C. 527 , 273 S.E.2d 454 (1980); Industries Inc. v. Construction Co., 42 N.C.App. 259 , 257 S.E.2d 50 , disc. rev. denied, 298 N.C. 296 , 259 S.E.2d 301 -02 (1979).

1986Condominium Assoc. v. Scholz Co., 47 N.C.App. 518 , 268 S.E.2d 12 , disc. rev. denied, 301 N.C. 527 , 273 S.E.2d 454 (1980); Industries Inc. v. Construction Co., 42 N.C.App. 259 , 257 S.E.2d 50 , disc. rev. denied, 298 N.C. 296 , 259 S.E.2d 301 -02 (1979).

11986–1986
SHOFFNER INDUSTRIES INC. v. WB Lloyd Construction Co. green
nc · 1979
2 sentences

1986Condominium Assoc. v. Scholz Co., 47 N.C.App. 518 , 268 S.E.2d 12 , disc. rev. denied, 301 N.C. 527 , 273 S.E.2d 454 (1980); Industries Inc. v. Construction Co., 42 N.C.App. 259 , 257 S.E.2d 50 , disc. rev. denied, 298 N.C. 296 , 259 S.E.2d 301 -02 (1979).

1986Condominium Assoc. v. Scholz Co., 47 N.C.App. 518 , 268 S.E.2d 12 , disc. rev. denied, 301 N.C. 527 , 273 S.E.2d 454 (1980); Industries Inc. v. Construction Co., 42 N.C.App. 259 , 257 S.E.2d 50 , disc. rev. denied, 298 N.C. 296 , 259 S.E.2d 301 -02 (1979).

11986–1986
Shoffner Industries, Inc. v. W. B. Lloyd Construction Co. green
ncctapp · 1979
2 sentences

1986Condominium Assoc. v. Scholz Co., 47 N.C.App. 518 , 268 S.E.2d 12 , disc. rev. denied, 301 N.C. 527 , 273 S.E.2d 454 (1980); Industries Inc. v. Construction Co., 42 N.C.App. 259 , 257 S.E.2d 50 , disc. rev. denied, 298 N.C. 296 , 259 S.E.2d 301 -02 (1979).

1986Condominium Assoc. v. Scholz Co., 47 N.C.App. 518 , 268 S.E.2d 12 , disc. rev. denied, 301 N.C. 527 , 273 S.E.2d 454 (1980); Industries Inc. v. Construction Co., 42 N.C.App. 259 , 257 S.E.2d 50 , disc. rev. denied, 298 N.C. 296 , 259 S.E.2d 301 -02 (1979).

11986–1986
State Highway Commission v. LA REYNOLDS COMPANY green
nc · 1968
11977–1977
Millsaps v. WILKES CONTRACTING COMPANY green
ncctapp · 1972
11977–1977

Statutes the citing opinions construe

NC § N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1A-1 (7) NC § N.C. Gen. Stat. § 75-1.1 (4)

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Where else courts name it

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