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16 North Carolina opinions name it 2 courts 1980–2023 9 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 (8)

CaseFollowedCited
Howerton v. Arai Helmet, Ltd.red
nc · 2004 · cited in 2 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
2 sentences

2023In Howerton v. Arai Helmet, Ltd., this Court explained that the rule required a “three-step inquiry for evaluating the admissibility of expert testimony: (1) Is the expert’s proffered method of proof sufficiently reliable as an area for expert testimony? (2) Is the witness testifying at trial qualified as an expert in that area of testimony? (3) Is the expert’s testimony relevant?” 358 N.C. 440, 458 (2004) (citations omitted), superseded on other grounds by statute as stated in SciGrip, Inc. v. Osae, 373 N.C. 409 (2020).

2023In Howerton v. Arai Helmet, Ltd., this Court explained that the rule required a “three-step inquiry for evaluating the admissibility of expert testimony: (1) Is the expert’s proffered method of proof sufficiently reliable as an area for expert testimony? (2) Is the witness testifying at trial qualified as an expert in that area of testimony? (3) Is the expert’s testimony relevant?” 358 N.C. 440, 458 (2004) (citations omitted), superseded on other grounds by statute as stated in SciGrip, Inc. v. Osae, 373 N.C. 409 (2020).

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Wray v. City of Greensborogreen
nc · 2017 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
2 sentences

2023Stein [v. Kinston Charter Academy, 379 N.C. 560 , 2021-NCSC-163], ¶ 23 (citing White v. Trew, 366 N.C. 360 , 362-63, 736 S.E.2d 166 (2013)); see also Wray v. City of Greensboro, 370 N.C. 41, 47 , 802 S.E.2d 894, 898 (2017) (“Questions of law regarding the applicability of sovereign or governmental immunity are reviewed de novo.” (quoting Irving v. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Bd. of Educ., 368 N.C. 609, 611 , 781 S.E.2d 282, 284 (2016))).

2023Stein [v. Kinston Charter Academy, 379 N.C. 560 , 2021-NCSC-163], ¶ 23 (citing White v. Trew, 366 N.C. 360 , 362-63, 736 S.E.2d 166 (2013)); see also Wray v. City of Greensboro, 370 N.C. 41, 47 , 802 S.E.2d 894, 898 (2017) (“Questions of law regarding the applicability of sovereign or governmental immunity are reviewed de novo.” (quoting Irving v. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Bd. of Educ., 368 N.C. 609, 611 , 781 S.E.2d 282, 284 (2016))).

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Irving v. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Educationgreen
nc · 2016 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
2 sentences

2023Stein [v. Kinston Charter Academy, 379 N.C. 560 , 2021-NCSC-163], ¶ 23 (citing White v. Trew, 366 N.C. 360 , 362-63, 736 S.E.2d 166 (2013)); see also Wray v. City of Greensboro, 370 N.C. 41, 47 , 802 S.E.2d 894, 898 (2017) (“Questions of law regarding the applicability of sovereign or governmental immunity are reviewed de novo.” (quoting Irving v. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Bd. of Educ., 368 N.C. 609, 611 , 781 S.E.2d 282, 284 (2016))).

2023Stein [v. Kinston Charter Academy, 379 N.C. 560 , 2021-NCSC-163], ¶ 23 (citing White v. Trew, 366 N.C. 360 , 362-63, 736 S.E.2d 166 (2013)); see also Wray v. City of Greensboro, 370 N.C. 41, 47 , 802 S.E.2d 894, 898 (2017) (“Questions of law regarding the applicability of sovereign or governmental immunity are reviewed de novo.” (quoting Irving v. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Bd. of Educ., 368 N.C. 609, 611 , 781 S.E.2d 282, 284 (2016))).

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Cox v. Coxgreen
ncctapp · 1999 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016Gen.Stat. § 5A-22(a) (2011) ; see also Cox, 133 N.C.App. at 226 , 515 S.E.2d at 65 (holding that a contempt order must "clearly specify what the defendant can and cannot do"); [ Scott v. Scott, 157 N.C.App. 382 , 394, 579 S.E.2d 431 , 439 (2003) ] (holding that requirements to purge civil contempt may not be "impermissibly vague").

2016Gen.Stat. § 5A-22(a) (2011) ; see also Cox, 133 N.C.App. at 226 , 515 S.E.2d at 65 (holding that a contempt order must "clearly specify what the defendant can and cannot do"); [ Scott v. Scott, 157 N.C.App. 382 , 394, 579 S.E.2d 431 , 439 (2003) ] (holding that requirements to purge civil contempt may not be "impermissibly vague").

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In the Matter of Allredgreen
nc · 1999 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
2 sentences

2002Id. at 12 , 519 S.E.2d at 58 (emphasis added).

2002Id. at 12 , 519 S.E.2d at 58 (emphasis added).

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State v. Johnsongreen
nc · 1972 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1981–1981
2 sentences

1981In State v. Johnson, 282 N.C. 1, 24 , 191 S.E.2d 641, 657 (1972), the Court explained the rule for determining the value of property before a taking: In condemnation proceedings the determinative question is: In its condition on the day of the taking, what was the value of the land for the highest and best use to which it would be put by owners possessed of prudence, wisdom, and adequate means?

1981In State v. Johnson, 282 N.C. 1, 24 , 191 S.E.2d 641, 657 (1972), the Court explained the rule for determining the value of property before a taking: In condemnation proceedings the determinative question is: In its condition on the day of the taking, what was the value of the land for the highest and best use to which it would be put by owners possessed of prudence, wisdom, and adequate means?

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State v. . Caldwellgreen
nc · 1921 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1980–1980
2 sentences

1980In State v. Caldwell, 181 N.C. 519, 527 , 106 S.E. 139, 143 (1921), the Court approved of trial court’s refusal to give exhibits to the jury, stating that “unless by consent and in certain restricted instances allowed by statute, the jury must determine the cause on the evidence as it is heard by them, or as presented in open court, and is not allowed to take with them documentary or other evidence for their private inspection [citations omitted].” In Watson v. Davis, 52 N.C. 178, 181 (1859), the Court explained the rule as follows: The jury ought to make up their verdict upon evidence offered

1980In State v. Caldwell, 181 N.C. 519, 527 , 106 S.E. 139, 143 (1921), the Court approved of trial court’s refusal to give exhibits to the jury, stating that “unless by consent and in certain restricted instances allowed by statute, the jury must determine the cause on the evidence as it is heard by them, or as presented in open court, and is not allowed to take with them documentary or other evidence for their private inspection [citations omitted].” In Watson v. Davis, 52 N.C. 178, 181 (1859), the Court explained the rule as follows: The jury ought to make up their verdict upon evidence offered

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Watson v. . Davisgreen
nc · 1859 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1980–1980
1 sentence

1980In State v. Caldwell, 181 N.C. 519, 527 , 106 S.E. 139, 143 (1921), the Court approved of trial court’s refusal to give exhibits to the jury, stating that “unless by consent and in certain restricted instances allowed by statute, the jury must determine the cause on the evidence as it is heard by them, or as presented in open court, and is not allowed to take with them documentary or other evidence for their private inspection [citations omitted].” In Watson v. Davis, 52 N.C. 178, 181 (1859), the Court explained the rule as follows: The jury ought to make up their verdict upon evidence offered

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (9)

CaseCitedYears
SciGrip, Inc. v. Osae green
nc · 2020
2 sentences

2023In Howerton v. Arai Helmet, Ltd., this Court explained that the rule required a “three-step inquiry for evaluating the admissibility of expert testimony: (1) Is the expert’s proffered method of proof sufficiently reliable as an area for expert testimony? (2) Is the witness testifying at trial qualified as an expert in that area of testimony? (3) Is the expert’s testimony relevant?” 358 N.C. 440, 458 (2004) (citations omitted), superseded on other grounds by statute as stated in SciGrip, Inc. v. Osae, 373 N.C. 409 (2020).

2023In Howerton v. Arai Helmet, Ltd., this Court explained that the rule required a “three-step inquiry for evaluating the admissibility of expert testimony: (1) Is the expert’s proffered method of proof sufficiently reliable as an area for expert testimony? (2) Is the witness testifying at trial qualified as an expert in that area of testimony? (3) Is the expert’s testimony relevant?” 358 N.C. 440, 458 (2004) (citations omitted), superseded on other grounds by statute as stated in SciGrip, Inc. v. Osae, 373 N.C. 409 (2020).

22023–2023
State v. Cortes-Serrano green
ncctapp · 2009
2 sentences

2022State v. Cortes-Serrano, 195 N.C. App. 644 , 654-55, 673 S.E.2d 756 , 762-63 (2009) (citations, quotation marks, and brackets omitted). ¶ 20 In State v. Martin, citing Cortes-Serrano, this Court explained the factors for consideration as to the voluntariness of a defendant’s confession: The determination of whether a defendant’s statements are voluntary and admissible is a question of law and is fully reviewable on appeal.

2022State v. Cortes-Serrano, 195 N.C. App. 644 , 654-55, 673 S.E.2d 756 , 762-63 (2009) (citations, quotation marks, and brackets omitted). ¶ 20 In State v. Martin, citing Cortes-Serrano, this Court explained the factors for consideration as to the voluntariness of a defendant’s confession: The determination of whether a defendant’s statements are voluntary and admissible is a question of law and is fully reviewable on appeal.

22022–2022
Tumey v. Ohio green
scotus · 1927
2 sentences

2022This principle was recognized nearly one hundred years ago by the United States Supreme Court in Tumey v. Ohio, 273 U.S. 510 (1927), where the Court explained that the test for impartiality is not whether judges “of the highest honor and the greatest self-sacrifice could carry . . . on [the proceeding] without danger of injustice,” id. at 532 .

2022This principle was recognized nearly one hundred years ago by the United States Supreme Court in Tumey v. Ohio, 273 U.S. 510 (1927), where the Court explained that the test for impartiality is not whether judges “of the highest honor and the greatest self-sacrifice could carry . . . on [the proceeding] without danger of injustice,” id. at 532 .

22022–2022
State v. Bell green
ncctapp · 2004
2 sentences

2021Whether this error constitutes plain error depends on the nature of the evidence introduced at trial.” Id. (citations omitted). ¶ 43 In Bell, this Court explained this error is highly fact sensitive and based on which theory is misrepresented and what the facts tend to show.

2021Whether this error constitutes plain error depends on the nature of the evidence introduced at trial.” Id. (citations omitted). ¶ 43 In Bell, this Court explained this error is highly fact sensitive and based on which theory is misrepresented and what the facts tend to show.

22021–2021
White v. Trew, 366 NC 360 green
nc · 2013
2 sentences

2023Stein [v. Kinston Charter Academy, 379 N.C. 560 , 2021-NCSC-163], ¶ 23 (citing White v. Trew, 366 N.C. 360 , 362-63, 736 S.E.2d 166 (2013)); see also Wray v. City of Greensboro, 370 N.C. 41, 47 , 802 S.E.2d 894, 898 (2017) (“Questions of law regarding the applicability of sovereign or governmental immunity are reviewed de novo.” (quoting Irving v. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Bd. of Educ., 368 N.C. 609, 611 , 781 S.E.2d 282, 284 (2016))).

2023Stein [v. Kinston Charter Academy, 379 N.C. 560 , 2021-NCSC-163], ¶ 23 (citing White v. Trew, 366 N.C. 360 , 362-63, 736 S.E.2d 166 (2013)); see also Wray v. City of Greensboro, 370 N.C. 41, 47 , 802 S.E.2d 894, 898 (2017) (“Questions of law regarding the applicability of sovereign or governmental immunity are reviewed de novo.” (quoting Irving v. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Bd. of Educ., 368 N.C. 609, 611 , 781 S.E.2d 282, 284 (2016))).

12023–2023
Caromont Health, Inc. v. North Carolina Department of Health green
ncctapp · 2013
1 sentence

2017The Court explained that the claim of harm arose "solely out of the fact that competition would be increased by virtue of the authorization of two additional GI endoscopy rooms located in Gaston County" so "patients and doctors in Gaston County would now have a choice between CaroMont's facilities and another separate facility also located in Gaston County." Id . at 9, 751 S.E.2d at 250 .

12017–2017
Scott v. Scott green
ncctapp · 2003
2 sentences

2016Gen.Stat. § 5A-22(a) (2011) ; see also Cox, 133 N.C.App. at 226 , 515 S.E.2d at 65 (holding that a contempt order must "clearly specify what the defendant can and cannot do"); [ Scott v. Scott, 157 N.C.App. 382 , 394, 579 S.E.2d 431 , 439 (2003) ] (holding that requirements to purge civil contempt may not be "impermissibly vague").

2016Gen.Stat. § 5A-22(a) (2011) ; see also Cox, 133 N.C.App. at 226 , 515 S.E.2d at 65 (holding that a contempt order must "clearly specify what the defendant can and cannot do"); [ Scott v. Scott, 157 N.C.App. 382 , 394, 579 S.E.2d 431 , 439 (2003) ] (holding that requirements to purge civil contempt may not be "impermissibly vague").

12016–2016
Exum v. Boyles green
nc · 1968
2 sentences

2013In Exum v. Boyles, 272 N.C. 567 , 158 S.E.2d 845 (1968), the Court explained the doctrine of last clear chance in the following way: [I]t is well established in this State that where the defendant does owe the plaintiff the duty of maintaining a lookout and, had he done so, could have discovered the plaintiffs helpless peril in time to avoid injuring him by then exercising reasonable care, the doctrine of the last clear chance does impose liability if the defendant failed to take such action to avoid the injury.

2013In Exum v. Boyles, 272 N.C. 567 , 158 S.E.2d 845 (1968), the Court explained the doctrine of last clear chance in the following way: [I]t is well established in this State that where the defendant does owe the plaintiff the duty of maintaining a lookout and, had he done so, could have discovered the plaintiffs helpless peril in time to avoid injuring him by then exercising reasonable care, the doctrine of the last clear chance does impose liability if the defendant failed to take such action to avoid the injury.

12013–2013
Brown v. Lumbermens Mutual Casualty Company green
nc · 1974
2 sentences

2004Likewise, in Brown , the Court explained that a claim against a UM carrier “is actually one for the tort allegedly committed by the uninsured motorist.” Brown, 285 N.C. at 319 , 204 S.E.2d at 834 .

2004Likewise, in Brown , the Court explained that a claim against a UM carrier “is actually one for the tort allegedly committed by the uninsured motorist.” Brown, 285 N.C. at 319 , 204 S.E.2d at 834 .

12004–2004

Statutes the citing opinions construe

NC § N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-17 (4) NC § N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1A-1 (4) NC § N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7A-27 (4) NC § N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7A-30 (4) NC § N.C. Gen. Stat. § 8C-1 (4)

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

CA 95 (1964–2026) OH 67 (1990–2026) LA 65 (1978–2021) TX 64 (1985–2026) FL 59 (1972–2026) IL 56 (1971–2025) PA 53 (1978–2025) MI 52 (1933–2025) OR 46 (1977–2024) AL 41 (1988–2026) MD 40 (1979–2025) WV 31 (1991–2022) NJ 29 (1963–2026) TN 28 (1984–2025) MS 24 (1941–2026) WA 23 (1986–2026) WI 21 (1903–2025) NC 16 (1980–2023) IN 16 (1972–2025) IA 14 (1973–2024) CT 14 (1999–2023) VA 14 (1991–2025) MO 13 (1976–2022) ND 11 (1994–2025) HI 11 (1996–2025) NY 10 (1949–2025) GA 10 (1985–2026) SC 9 (2004–2015) MA 9 (1990–2024) AZ 8 (1988–2020) UT 8 (1988–2021) KS 8 (1988–2022) OK 6 (1999–2020) KY 6 (2001–2022) NM 6 (1981–2020) RI 6 (1979–2016) CO 6 (1998–2026) VT 6 (1989–2024) AR 6 (1988–2026) WY 5 (1977–2018) MN 5 (1993–2026) ID 4 (1984–2022) NE 4 (1995–2014) SD 3 (2008–2025) DC 3 (2012–2022) AK 3 (1986–1997) ME 3 (2001–2014) NH 2 (1990–2016) VI 2 (2002–2017) MT 2 (1981–2008)

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