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116 North Carolina opinions name it 4 courts 1894–2026 8 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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
Eckard v. Smithgreen2 sentences2022“North Carolina’s standard of gross negligence, with regard to police pursuits, is very high and rarely met.” Eckard v. Smith, 166 N.C. 2022“North Carolina’s standard of gross negligence, with regard to police pursuits, is very high and rarely met.” Eckard v. Smith, 166 N.C. | 4 | 5 |
Sutton v. Dukegreen2 sentences2022Compare Sutton v. Duke, 277 N.C. 94, 104 , 176 S.E.2d 161, 167 (1970) (noting that a pleading complies with North Carolina’s standard if it gives sufficient notice of the events underlying the claims), with Bell Atl. 2022Compare Sutton v. Duke, 277 N.C. 94, 104 , 176 S.E.2d 161, 167 (1970) (noting that a pleading complies with North Carolina’s standard if it gives sufficient notice of the events underlying the claims), with Bell Atl. | 3 | 4 |
State v. McGradygreen2 sentences2018"By adopting virtually the same language from the federal rule into the North Carolina rule, the General Assembly thus adopted the meaning of the federal rule as well." Id. at 888 , 787 S.E.2d at 7 -8 . 2018"By adopting virtually the same language from the federal rule into the North Carolina rule, the General Assembly thus adopted the meaning of the federal rule as well." Id. at 888 , 787 S.E.2d at 7 -8 . | 2 | 5 |
Turner v. Duke Universitygreen2 sentences1997See Landon v. Hunt, 938 F.2d 450, 452-53 (3rd Cir. 1991); see also Turner, 325 N.C. at 164 , 381 S.E.2d at 713 ) (recognizing that decisions under federal Rule 11 are instructive when interpreting North Carolina’s rule). 1997See Landon v. Hunt, 938 F.2d 450, 452-53 (3rd Cir. 1991); see also Turner, 325 N.C. at 164 , 381 S.E.2d at 713 ) (recognizing that decisions under federal Rule 11 are instructive when interpreting North Carolina’s rule). | 2 | 2 |
State v. Parkergreen2 sentences2015State v. Parker, 315 N.C. 222 , 231, 337 S.E.2d 487 , 492-93 (1985) (citations and footnote omitted). [W]hen the State relies upon the defendant's confession to obtain a conviction, it is [not] ... necessary that there be independent proof tending to establish the corpus delicti of the crime charged if the accused's confession is supported by substantial independent evidence tending to establish its trustworthiness, including facts that tend to show the defendant had the opportunity to commit the crime. 2015State v. Parker, 315 N.C. 222 , 231, 337 S.E.2d 487 , 492-93 (1985) (citations and footnote omitted). [W]hen the State relies upon the defendant's confession to obtain a conviction, it is [not] ... necessary that there be independent proof tending to establish the corpus delicti of the crime charged if the accused's confession is supported by substantial independent evidence tending to establish its trustworthiness, including facts that tend to show the defendant had the opportunity to commit the crime. | 1 | 4 |
Pridgen v. Hughesgreen2 sentences1978App. 635, 638 , 177 S.E. 2d 425, 427 (1970): “While neither the federal rules nor the North Carolina rule excludes the use of the procedure in negligence actions, it is generally conceded that summary judgment will not usually be as feasible in negligence cases where the standard of the prudent man must be applied. 1978App. 635, 638 , 177 S.E. 2d 425, 427 (1970): “While neither the federal rules nor the North Carolina rule excludes the use of the procedure in negligence actions, it is generally conceded that summary judgment will not usually be as feasible in negligence cases where the standard of the prudent man must be applied. | 1 | 3 |
Charles Samuel Martin v. United Statesgreen2 sentences2025TIRADO Opinion of the Court this Court observed that “[t]he [f]ederal rule coincide[d] with the North Carolina rule.” Mitchell, 283 N.C. at 471 , 196 S.E.2d at 742 (citing Martin v. United States, 317 F.2d 753, 755 (9th Cir. 1963)); accord, e.g., Frank, 284 N.C. at 147 , 200 S.E.2d at 176 ; Tolley, 290 N.C. at 362 , 226 S.E.2d at 364 (collecting cases).18 Over time, 18 The concurrence insists that we should primarily frame any historical understanding of the Cruel or Unusual Punishments Clause around the 1971 constitution. 2025TIRADO Opinion of the Court this Court observed that “[t]he [f]ederal rule coincide[d] with the North Carolina rule.” Mitchell, 283 N.C. at 471 , 196 S.E.2d at 742 (citing Martin v. United States, 317 F.2d 753, 755 (9th Cir. 1963)); accord, e.g., Frank, 284 N.C. at 147 , 200 S.E.2d at 176 ; Tolley, 290 N.C. at 362 , 226 S.E.2d at 364 (collecting cases).18 Over time, 18 The concurrence insists that we should primarily frame any historical understanding of the Cruel or Unusual Punishments Clause around the 1971 constitution. | 1 | 2 |
Merrick v. Bettsgreen1 sentence2026Merrick v. Betts, 101 N.E. 131, 132 (Mass. 1913) (“[rights-stripping] statements, like those of Ruffin, J., in State v. Mann, 2 Dev. (13 N.C.) 263, 265, have furnished convincing evidence of the injustice and inherent wickedness of the institution itself”); State v. D.E.D., 402 P.3d 851, 862 (Wash. Ct. App. 2017) (Fearing, C.J., concurring) (citing State v. Mann as demonstrative of the “era of slavery when a member of a race of people lacked any right to be left alone and lacked any entitlement to the possession of his or her corporeal existence”). -215- HOKE CNTY. | 1 | 1 |
State v. Tolleygreen2 sentences2025TIRADO Opinion of the Court this Court observed that “[t]he [f]ederal rule coincide[d] with the North Carolina rule.” Mitchell, 283 N.C. at 471 , 196 S.E.2d at 742 (citing Martin v. United States, 317 F.2d 753, 755 (9th Cir. 1963)); accord, e.g., Frank, 284 N.C. at 147 , 200 S.E.2d at 176 ; Tolley, 290 N.C. at 362 , 226 S.E.2d at 364 (collecting cases).18 Over time, 18 The concurrence insists that we should primarily frame any historical understanding of the Cruel or Unusual Punishments Clause around the 1971 constitution. 2025TIRADO Opinion of the Court this Court observed that “[t]he [f]ederal rule coincide[d] with the North Carolina rule.” Mitchell, 283 N.C. at 471 , 196 S.E.2d at 742 (citing Martin v. United States, 317 F.2d 753, 755 (9th Cir. 1963)); accord, e.g., Frank, 284 N.C. at 147 , 200 S.E.2d at 176 ; Tolley, 290 N.C. at 362 , 226 S.E.2d at 364 (collecting cases).18 Over time, 18 The concurrence insists that we should primarily frame any historical understanding of the Cruel or Unusual Punishments Clause around the 1971 constitution. | 1 | 1 |
State v. Bolingergreen1 sentence2025See Bolinger, 320 N.C. at 601 (restricting guilty-plea defendant’s appealable issues to lone procedural challenge and five situations specified in N.C.G.S. § 15A-1444(e)). | 1 | 1 |
State v. Frankgreen2 sentences2025TIRADO Opinion of the Court this Court observed that “[t]he [f]ederal rule coincide[d] with the North Carolina rule.” Mitchell, 283 N.C. at 471 , 196 S.E.2d at 742 (citing Martin v. United States, 317 F.2d 753, 755 (9th Cir. 1963)); accord, e.g., Frank, 284 N.C. at 147 , 200 S.E.2d at 176 ; Tolley, 290 N.C. at 362 , 226 S.E.2d at 364 (collecting cases).18 Over time, 18 The concurrence insists that we should primarily frame any historical understanding of the Cruel or Unusual Punishments Clause around the 1971 constitution. 2025TIRADO Opinion of the Court this Court observed that “[t]he [f]ederal rule coincide[d] with the North Carolina rule.” Mitchell, 283 N.C. at 471 , 196 S.E.2d at 742 (citing Martin v. United States, 317 F.2d 753, 755 (9th Cir. 1963)); accord, e.g., Frank, 284 N.C. at 147 , 200 S.E.2d at 176 ; Tolley, 290 N.C. at 362 , 226 S.E.2d at 364 (collecting cases).18 Over time, 18 The concurrence insists that we should primarily frame any historical understanding of the Cruel or Unusual Punishments Clause around the 1971 constitution. | 1 | 1 |
Pinewood Homes, Inc. v. Harrisgreen1 sentence2019See Pinewood Homes, Inc. v. Harris, 184 N.C. | 1 | 1 |
| In Re Burrusgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Crook v. KRC Management Corp.green | 1 | 1 |
| Lee v. Kellenbergergreen | 1 | 1 |
| Ehrenhaus v. Bakergreen | 1 | 1 |
| Stanback v. Stanbackgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Sears Roebuck and Co. v. Averygreen | 1 | 1 |
| Ex Parte Monroe County Bankgreen | 1 | 1 |
| State v. Braswellgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Lanning v. Fieldcrest-Cannon, Inc.green | 1 | 1 |
| State v. Etheridgegreen | 1 | 1 |
| State v. Ballengergreen | 1 | 1 |
| State v. Monkgreen | 1 | 1 |
| State v. Perryred | 1 | 1 |
| Mitchell v. United Statesgreen | 1 | 1 |
| United States v. Petty Motor Co.green | 1 | 1 |
| Tulowitzki v. Atlantic Richfield Companygreen | 1 | 1 |
| Brenner v. Little Red School House, Ltd.green | 1 | 1 |
| Greenery Rehabilitation Group, Inc. v. Hammongreen | 1 | 1 |
| State v. Callgreen | 1 | 1 |
| State v. Hydegreen | 1 | 1 |
| Fulton v. Talbertgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Reliance Insurance v. Lexington Insurancegreen | 1 | 1 |
| State v. Thomasgreen | 1 | 1 |
| State v. Higginsgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in North Carolina. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
Bell Atlantic Corp. v. Twombly
green
2 sentences2022Corp. v. Twombly, 550 U.S. 544 556-57 , 127 S. Ct. 1955 , 167 L. 2022Corp. v. Twombly, 550 U.S. 544 556-57 , 127 S. Ct. 1955 , 167 L. | 3 | 2016–2022 |
Eckard v. Smith
neutral
2 sentences2022App. 312, 323 , 603 S.E.2d 134, 142 (2004), aff’d, 360 N.C. 51 , 619 S.E.2d 503 (2005). ¶ 21 “When determining whether an officer’s actions constitute gross negligence, we consider: (1) the reason for the pursuit, (2) the probability of injury to the public due to the officer’s decision to begin and maintain pursuit, and (3) the officer’s conduct during the pursuit.” Greene, 225 N.C. 2022App. 312, 323 , 603 S.E.2d 134, 142 (2004), aff’d, 360 N.C. 51 , 619 S.E.2d 503 (2005). ¶ 21 “When determining whether an officer’s actions constitute gross negligence, we consider: (1) the reason for the pursuit, (2) the probability of injury to the public due to the officer’s decision to begin and maintain pursuit, and (3) the officer’s conduct during the pursuit.” Greene, 225 N.C. | 3 | 2009–2022 |
Eckard v. Smith
neutral
2 sentences2022App. 312, 323 , 603 S.E.2d 134, 142 (2004), aff’d, 360 N.C. 51 , 619 S.E.2d 503 (2005). ¶ 21 “When determining whether an officer’s actions constitute gross negligence, we consider: (1) the reason for the pursuit, (2) the probability of injury to the public due to the officer’s decision to begin and maintain pursuit, and (3) the officer’s conduct during the pursuit.” Greene, 225 N.C. 2022App. 312, 323 , 603 S.E.2d 134, 142 (2004), aff’d, 360 N.C. 51 , 619 S.E.2d 503 (2005). ¶ 21 “When determining whether an officer’s actions constitute gross negligence, we consider: (1) the reason for the pursuit, (2) the probability of injury to the public due to the officer’s decision to begin and maintain pursuit, and (3) the officer’s conduct during the pursuit.” Greene, 225 N.C. | 3 | 2009–2022 |
Lorbacher v. Talley
green
2 sentences1976In Lorbacher v. Talley, 256 N.C. 258 , 123 S.E. 2d 477 (1962), Justice Bobbitt (later Chief Justice) quoted with approval : “As stated by Smith, C.J., in Jones v. Jones, 80 N.C. 246 , 250: ‘In whatever way the credit of the witness may be impaired, it may be restored or strengthened by this [proof of prior consistent statements] or any other proper evidence tending to insure confidence in his veracity and in the truthfulness of his testimony.’ Bowman v. Blankenship, 165 N.C. 519 , 81 S.E. 2d 746 ; Brown v. Loftis, 226 N.C. 762, 764 , 40 S.E. 2d 421 ; Stansbury, op. cit. § 50. ... ” See State v 1976In Lorbacher v. Talley, 256 N.C. 258 , 123 S.E. 2d 477 (1962), Justice Bobbitt (later Chief Justice) quoted with approval : “As stated by Smith, C.J., in Jones v. Jones, 80 N.C. 246 , 250: ‘In whatever way the credit of the witness may be impaired, it may be restored or strengthened by this [proof of prior consistent statements] or any other proper evidence tending to insure confidence in his veracity and in the truthfulness of his testimony.’ Bowman v. Blankenship, 165 N.C. 519 , 81 S.E. 2d 746 ; Brown v. Loftis, 226 N.C. 762, 764 , 40 S.E. 2d 421 ; Stansbury, op. cit. § 50. ... ” See State v | 3 | 1975–1976 |
Greene v. City of Greenville
green
2 sentences2022App. 312, 323 , 603 S.E.2d 134, 142 (2004), aff’d, 360 N.C. 51 , 619 S.E.2d 503 (2005). ¶ 21 “When determining whether an officer’s actions constitute gross negligence, we consider: (1) the reason for the pursuit, (2) the probability of injury to the public due to the officer’s decision to begin and maintain pursuit, and (3) the officer’s conduct during the pursuit.” Greene, 225 N.C. 2022App. 312, 323 , 603 S.E.2d 134, 142 (2004), aff’d, 360 N.C. 51 , 619 S.E.2d 503 (2005). ¶ 21 “When determining whether an officer’s actions constitute gross negligence, we consider: (1) the reason for the pursuit, (2) the probability of injury to the public due to the officer’s decision to begin and maintain pursuit, and (3) the officer’s conduct during the pursuit.” Greene, 225 N.C. | 2 | 2022–2022 |
Bring v. North Carolina State Bar
green
2 sentences2020In rejecting the individual’s argument that the Board of Law Examiners was not required to have identified the law schools whose graduates were eligible to take the North Carolina bar examination, we stated, without further elaboration, that N.C.G.S. § 84-21 “[gave] specific directions as to how the Board [of Law Examiners] should adopt rules.” Id. at 660, 501 S.E.2d at 910 . 2020In rejecting the individual’s argument that the Board of Law Examiners was not required to have identified the law schools whose graduates were eligible to take the North Carolina bar examination, we stated, without further elaboration, that N.C.G.S. § 84-21 “[gave] specific directions as to how the Board [of Law Examiners] should adopt rules.” Id. at 660, 501 S.E.2d at 910 . | 2 | 2020–2020 |
Luna v. Division of Social Services
green
2 sentences2004“The only exception to this exclusion in both the North Carolina rule and the federal regulations is that payment is authorized for medical ‘care and services’ that are necessary for the treatment of an emergency medical condition.” Id. at 4 , 589 S.E.2d at 919-20 . 2004“The only exception to this exclusion in both the North Carolina rule and the federal regulations is that payment is authorized for medical ‘care and services’ that are necessary for the treatment of an emergency medical condition.” Id. at 4 , 589 S.E.2d at 919-20 . | 2 | 2004–2004 |
Queen City Coach Co. v. Carolina Coach Co.
green
2 sentences2003Coach Co. v. Coach Co., 237 N.C. 697 , 76 S.E.2d 47 (1953); Berrier v. Commissioners, 186 N.C. 564 , 120 S.E. 328 (1923). . . . 2003Coach Co. v. Coach Co., 237 N.C. 697 , 76 S.E.2d 47 (1953); Berrier v. Commissioners, 186 N.C. 564 , 120 S.E. 328 (1923). . . . | 2 | 1985–2003 |
Berrier v. Board of Commissioners
neutral
2 sentences2003Coach Co. v. Coach Co., 237 N.C. 697 , 76 S.E.2d 47 (1953); Berrier v. Commissioners, 186 N.C. 564 , 120 S.E. 328 (1923). . . . 2003Coach Co. v. Coach Co., 237 N.C. 697 , 76 S.E.2d 47 (1953); Berrier v. Commissioners, 186 N.C. 564 , 120 S.E. 328 (1923). . . . | 2 | 1985–2003 |
State v. Jackson
green
2 sentences1990It is a rule or test of voluntariness in which the court looks at the totality of the circumstances of the case in determining whether the confession was voluntary.” Id. (citing cases); see State v. Corley, 310 N.C. 40, 47-48 , 311 S.E.2d 540, 545 (1984). 1990It is a rule or test of voluntariness in which the court looks at the totality of the circumstances of the case in determining whether the confession was voluntary.” Id. (citing cases); see State v. Corley, 310 N.C. 40, 47-48 , 311 S.E.2d 540, 545 (1984). | 2 | 1985–1990 |
State v. McClain
green
2 sentences1986Imwinkelried, Uncharged Misconduct Evidence § 1:03 (1984); State v. McClain, 240 N.C. 171 , 81 S.E.2d 364 (1954) (traditional North Carolina rule). 1986Imwinkelried, Uncharged Misconduct Evidence § 1:03 (1984); State v. McClain, 240 N.C. 171 , 81 S.E.2d 364 (1954) (traditional North Carolina rule). | 2 | 1980–1986 |
Jackson v. Virginia
red
2 sentences1982The Court, in announcing in a footnote that the above test was “the constitutional minimum required to enforce the due process right,” noted that this test “is not novel.” In so *67 doing it approved of the test applied in United States v. Jorgenson, 451 F. 2d 516, 521 (10th Cir. 1971), cert. denied, 405 U.S. 922 , 92 S.Ct. 959 , 30 L.Ed. 2d 793 (1972), a test which is comparable to the North Carolina standard: “[WJhether ‘considering the evidence in the light most favorable to the government, there is substantial evidence from which a jury might reasonably find that an accused is guilty beyon 1982The Court, in announcing in a footnote that the above test was “the constitutional minimum required to enforce the due process right,” noted that this test “is not novel.” In so *67 doing it approved of the test applied in United States v. Jorgenson, 451 F. 2d 516, 521 (10th Cir. 1971), cert. denied, 405 U.S. 922 , 92 S.Ct. 959 , 30 L.Ed. 2d 793 (1972), a test which is comparable to the North Carolina standard: “[WJhether ‘considering the evidence in the light most favorable to the government, there is substantial evidence from which a jury might reasonably find that an accused is guilty beyon | 2 | 1979–1982 |
Page v. Sloan
green
2 sentences1978Barron and Holtzoff, Federal Practice and Procedure (Wright Ed.) Vol. 3, § 1232.1; Gordon, The New Summary Judgment Rule in North Carolina, supra. But summary judgment is proper where it *647 appears that even if the facts as claimed by the plaintiff are proved, there can be no recovery, Barron and Holtzoff, Federal Practice and Procedure, supra, thus providing a device for identifying the factually groundless claim or defense.” See also Page v. Sloan, 281 N.C. 697 , 190 S.E. 2d 189 (1972); Kessing v. Mortgage Corp., 278 N.C. 523 , 180 S.E. 2d 823 (1971); and Forte v. Paper Co., 35 N.C. 1978Barron and Holtzoff, Federal Practice and Procedure (Wright Ed.) Vol. 3, § 1232.1; Gordon, The New Summary Judgment Rule in North Carolina, supra. But summary judgment is proper where it *647 appears that even if the facts as claimed by the plaintiff are proved, there can be no recovery, Barron and Holtzoff, Federal Practice and Procedure, supra, thus providing a device for identifying the factually groundless claim or defense.” See also Page v. Sloan, 281 N.C. 697 , 190 S.E. 2d 189 (1972); Kessing v. Mortgage Corp., 278 N.C. 523 , 180 S.E. 2d 823 (1971); and Forte v. Paper Co., 35 N.C. | 2 | 1978–1978 |
Jones v. . Jones
green
2 sentences1976In Lorbacher v. Talley, 256 N.C. 258 , 123 S.E. 2d 477 (1962), Justice Bobbitt (later Chief Justice) quoted with approval : “As stated by Smith, C.J., in Jones v. Jones, 80 N.C. 246 , 250: ‘In whatever way the credit of the witness may be impaired, it may be restored or strengthened by this [proof of prior consistent statements] or any other proper evidence tending to insure confidence in his veracity and in the truthfulness of his testimony.’ Bowman v. Blankenship, 165 N.C. 519 , 81 S.E. 2d 746 ; Brown v. Loftis, 226 N.C. 762, 764 , 40 S.E. 2d 421 ; Stansbury, op. cit. § 50. ... ” See State v 1976In Lorbacher v. Talley, 256 N.C. 258 , 123 S.E. 2d 477 (1962), Justice Bobbitt (later Chief Justice) quoted with approval : “As stated by Smith, C.J., in Jones v. Jones, 80 N.C. 246 , 250: ‘In whatever way the credit of the witness may be impaired, it may be restored or strengthened by this [proof of prior consistent statements] or any other proper evidence tending to insure confidence in his veracity and in the truthfulness of his testimony.’ Bowman v. Blankenship, 165 N.C. 519 , 81 S.E. 2d 746 ; Brown v. Loftis, 226 N.C. 762, 764 , 40 S.E. 2d 421 ; Stansbury, op. cit. § 50. ... ” See State v | 2 | 1975–1976 |
Brown v. . Loftis
neutral
2 sentences1976In Lorbacher v. Talley, 256 N.C. 258 , 123 S.E. 2d 477 (1962), Justice Bobbitt (later Chief Justice) quoted with approval : “As stated by Smith, C.J., in Jones v. Jones, 80 N.C. 246 , 250: ‘In whatever way the credit of the witness may be impaired, it may be restored or strengthened by this [proof of prior consistent statements] or any other proper evidence tending to insure confidence in his veracity and in the truthfulness of his testimony.’ Bowman v. Blankenship, 165 N.C. 519 , 81 S.E. 2d 746 ; Brown v. Loftis, 226 N.C. 762, 764 , 40 S.E. 2d 421 ; Stansbury, op. cit. § 50. ... ” See State v 1976In Lorbacher v. Talley, 256 N.C. 258 , 123 S.E. 2d 477 (1962), Justice Bobbitt (later Chief Justice) quoted with approval : “As stated by Smith, C.J., in Jones v. Jones, 80 N.C. 246 , 250: ‘In whatever way the credit of the witness may be impaired, it may be restored or strengthened by this [proof of prior consistent statements] or any other proper evidence tending to insure confidence in his veracity and in the truthfulness of his testimony.’ Bowman v. Blankenship, 165 N.C. 519 , 81 S.E. 2d 746 ; Brown v. Loftis, 226 N.C. 762, 764 , 40 S.E. 2d 421 ; Stansbury, op. cit. § 50. ... ” See State v | 2 | 1975–1976 |
Bowman v. . Blankenship
neutral
2 sentences1976In Lorbacher v. Talley, 256 N.C. 258 , 123 S.E. 2d 477 (1962), Justice Bobbitt (later Chief Justice) quoted with approval : “As stated by Smith, C.J., in Jones v. Jones, 80 N.C. 246 , 250: ‘In whatever way the credit of the witness may be impaired, it may be restored or strengthened by this [proof of prior consistent statements] or any other proper evidence tending to insure confidence in his veracity and in the truthfulness of his testimony.’ Bowman v. Blankenship, 165 N.C. 519 , 81 S.E. 2d 746 ; Brown v. Loftis, 226 N.C. 762, 764 , 40 S.E. 2d 421 ; Stansbury, op. cit. § 50. ... ” See State v 1976In Lorbacher v. Talley, 256 N.C. 258 , 123 S.E. 2d 477 (1962), Justice Bobbitt (later Chief Justice) quoted with approval : “As stated by Smith, C.J., in Jones v. Jones, 80 N.C. 246 , 250: ‘In whatever way the credit of the witness may be impaired, it may be restored or strengthened by this [proof of prior consistent statements] or any other proper evidence tending to insure confidence in his veracity and in the truthfulness of his testimony.’ Bowman v. Blankenship, 165 N.C. 519 , 81 S.E. 2d 746 ; Brown v. Loftis, 226 N.C. 762, 764 , 40 S.E. 2d 421 ; Stansbury, op. cit. § 50. ... ” See State v | 2 | 1975–1976 |
State v. Mitchell
green
2 sentences2025TIRADO Opinion of the Court this Court observed that “[t]he [f]ederal rule coincide[d] with the North Carolina rule.” Mitchell, 283 N.C. at 471 , 196 S.E.2d at 742 (citing Martin v. United States, 317 F.2d 753, 755 (9th Cir. 1963)); accord, e.g., Frank, 284 N.C. at 147 , 200 S.E.2d at 176 ; Tolley, 290 N.C. at 362 , 226 S.E.2d at 364 (collecting cases).18 Over time, 18 The concurrence insists that we should primarily frame any historical understanding of the Cruel or Unusual Punishments Clause around the 1971 constitution. 2025TIRADO Opinion of the Court this Court observed that “[t]he [f]ederal rule coincide[d] with the North Carolina rule.” Mitchell, 283 N.C. at 471 , 196 S.E.2d at 742 (citing Martin v. United States, 317 F.2d 753, 755 (9th Cir. 1963)); accord, e.g., Frank, 284 N.C. at 147 , 200 S.E.2d at 176 ; Tolley, 290 N.C. at 362 , 226 S.E.2d at 364 (collecting cases).18 Over time, 18 The concurrence insists that we should primarily frame any historical understanding of the Cruel or Unusual Punishments Clause around the 1971 constitution. | 1 | 2025–2025 |
State v. Thompson
green
2 sentences2018Stat. § 8C-1, Rule 106 (2017) codifies the common law Rule of Completeness and states: "When a writing or recorded statement or part thereof is introduced by a party, an adverse party may require him at that time to introduce any other part or any other writing or recorded statement which ought in fairness to be considered contemporaneously with it." Our Supreme Court reviewed and addressed Rule 106 in State v. Thompson and noted North Carolina's rule is identical to the Federal rule, which has been interpreted and applied in many federal courts' decisions. 332 N.C. 204 , 219, 420 S.E.2d 395 , 2018Stat. § 8C-1, Rule 106 (2017) codifies the common law Rule of Completeness and states: "When a writing or recorded statement or part thereof is introduced by a party, an adverse party may require him at that time to introduce any other part or any other writing or recorded statement which ought in fairness to be considered contemporaneously with it." Our Supreme Court reviewed and addressed Rule 106 in State v. Thompson and noted North Carolina's rule is identical to the Federal rule, which has been interpreted and applied in many federal courts' decisions. 332 N.C. 204 , 219, 420 S.E.2d 395 , | 1 | 2018–2018 |
| Grayned v. City of Rockford green | 1 | 2016–2016 |
| Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc. v. Ogden Plant Maintenance Co. of North Carolina green | 1 | 2016–2016 |
| Kennedy v. Polumbo green | 1 | 2015–2015 |
| Cox v. Bailey neutral | 1 | 2015–2015 |
| Carroll v. Sears Roebuck & Co. neutral | 1 | 2015–2015 |
| Freeman v. Pacific Life Insurance green | 1 | 2015–2015 |
| Coleman v. Hines green | 1 | 2015–2015 |
| Strickland v. Hedrick green | 1 | 2014–2014 |
| Wilson v. United States green | 1 | 2012–2012 |
| Boudreau v. Baughman green | 1 | 2012–2012 |
| Commonwealth v. Southern Express Co. green | 1 | 2012–2012 |
| Deer Corporation v. Carter green | 1 | 2011–2011 |
| Strickland v. Washington green | 1 | 2010–2010 |
| Neill Grading & Construction Co. v. Lingafelt green | 1 | 2010–2010 |
| State v. Carter green | 1 | 2010–2010 |
| Holmes v. South Carolina green | 1 | 2007–2007 |
| White v. Graham green | 1 | 2007–2007 |
| Theil v. Detering green | 1 | 2007–2007 |
| Andrews v. Crump green | 1 | 2007–2007 |
| GLEN FOREST CORPORATION v. Bensch green | 1 | 2005–2005 |
| Medina v. Division of Social Services green | 1 | 2004–2004 |
| Crossman v. Moore green | 1 | 2002–2002 |
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.
Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.