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has recognized test in North Carolina

14 North Carolina opinions name it 2 courts 1914–2021 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 (5)

CaseFollowedCited
In re L.M.T.green
nc · 2013 · cited in 2 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
2 sentences

2021This Court has recognized this principle in In re IN RE Z.G.J. 2021-NCSC-102 Barringer, J., concurring in part, dissenting in part L.M.T., 367 N.C. 165 (2013) and In re H.A.J., 377 N.C. 43 , 2021-NCSC-26.

2021This Court has recognized this principle in In re IN RE Z.G.J. 2021-NCSC-102 Barringer, J., concurring in part, dissenting in part L.M.T., 367 N.C. 165 (2013) and In re H.A.J., 377 N.C. 43 , 2021-NCSC-26.

22
Watts v. Cumberland County Hospital System, Inc.green
ncctapp · 1985 · cited in 2 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1998–1999
2 sentences

1999Watts, 75 N.C.App. at 9 , 330 S.E.2d at 249 ; see N.C.G.S. § 8-53 (1986) ("Confidential information obtained in medical records shall be furnished only on the authorization of the patient.").

1999Watts, 75 N.C.App. at 9 , 330 S.E.2d at 249 ; see N.C.G.S. § 8-53 (1986) ("Confidential information obtained in medical records shall be furnished only on the authorization of the patient.").

12
Lexis-Nexis v. Travishan Corp.green
ncctapp · 2002 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
2 sentences

2005App. at 207, 573 S.E.2d at 549 (citation omitted), this Court has recognized an exception for a corporation representing itself pro se in the Small Claims Division.

2005Id. at 208 , 573 S.E.2d at 549 . “ ‘[I]n enacting our small claims court system . . . the General Assembly apparently intended to provide our citizens, corporate, as well as individual, with an expedient, inexpensive, speedy forum in which they can process litigation involving small sums without obtaining a lawyer.’ ” Id. (quoting Duke Power Co. v. Daniels, 86 N.C.

11
Thompson v. Solesgreen
nc · 1980 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004Equitable Estoppel This Court has recognized the doctrine of equitable estoppel may apply in child support arrangements: “Equitable estoppel arises when an individual by his acts, representations, admissions, or by his silence when he has a duty to speak, intentionally or through culpable negligence induces another to believe that certain facts exist, and such other person rightfully relies and acts upon that belief to his detriment.” Thompson v. Soles, 299 N.C. 484, 487 , 263 S.E.2d 599, 602 (1980).

2004Equitable Estoppel This Court has recognized the doctrine of equitable estoppel may apply in child support arrangements: “Equitable estoppel arises when an individual by his acts, representations, admissions, or by his silence when he has a duty to speak, intentionally or through culpable negligence induces another to believe that certain facts exist, and such other person rightfully relies and acts upon that belief to his detriment.” Thompson v. Soles, 299 N.C. 484, 487 , 263 S.E.2d 599, 602 (1980).

11
Wallace v. Johnsongreen
ncctapp · 1971 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
1 sentence

1993See, Wallace v. Johnson, 11 N.C.

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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 (14)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Mercer green
nc · 1969
2 sentences

1979State v. Mercer, 275 N.C. 108 , 165 S.E. 2d 328 (1969).

1979State v. Mercer, 275 N.C. 108 , 165 S.E. 2d 328 (1969).

21973–1979
Duke Power Co. v. Daniels green
ncctapp · 1987
1 sentence

2005Id. at 208 , 573 S.E.2d at 549 . “ ‘[I]n enacting our small claims court system . . . the General Assembly apparently intended to provide our citizens, corporate, as well as individual, with an expedient, inexpensive, speedy forum in which they can process litigation involving small sums without obtaining a lawyer.’ ” Id. (quoting Duke Power Co. v. Daniels, 86 N.C.

12005–2005
Griffin v. Griffin green
ncctapp · 1989
1 sentence

2004“A party seeking to rely on equitable estoppel must show that, in good faith reliance on the conduct of another, he has changed his position for the worse.” Griffin v. Griffin, 96 N.C.

12004–2004
Beaver v. Hampton green
ncctapp · 1992
1 sentence

1998In support of this proposition, defendant cites this Court’s decision in Beaver v. Hampton, 106 N.C.

11998–1998
Watts v. Cumberland County Hospital System, Inc. green
nc · 1986
2 sentences

1998System, 75 N.C.App. 1, 9 , 330 S.E.2d 242, 249 (1985), rev'd in part on other grounds, 317 N.C. 321 , 345 S.E.2d 201 (1986), the basis of plaintiff's claims in this action.

1998System, 75 N.C.App. 1, 9 , 330 S.E.2d 242, 249 (1985), rev'd in part on other grounds, 317 N.C. 321 , 345 S.E.2d 201 (1986), the basis of plaintiff's claims in this action.

11998–1998
TA LOVING COMPANY v. Latham green
ncctapp · 1974
1 sentence

1987Where giving effect to the merger clause would frustrate and distort the parties’ true intentions and understanding regarding the contract, the clause will not be enforced: “. . . to permit the standardized language in the printed forms, ... to nullify the clearly understood and expressed intent of the contracting parties would lead to a patently unjust and absurd result . . . .’’ Loving Co. v. Latham, 20 N.C.

11987–1987
Spence v. North Carolina green
scotus · 1968
2 sentences

1973State v. Mereer, 275 N.C. 108 , 165 S.E. 2d 328 ; State v. Spence, 271 N.C. 23 , 155 S.E. 2d 802 , rev’d on other grounds 392 U.S. 649 , 20 L.Ed. 2d 1350 , 88 S.Ct. 2290 ; State v. Creech, 229 N.C. 662 , 51 S.E. 2d 348 ; State v. Potts, 100 N.C. 457 , 6 S.E. 657 ; State v. Brandon, 53 N.C. 463 .

1973State v. Mereer, 275 N.C. 108 , 165 S.E. 2d 328 ; State v. Spence, 271 N.C. 23 , 155 S.E. 2d 802 , rev’d on other grounds 392 U.S. 649 , 20 L.Ed. 2d 1350 , 88 S.Ct. 2290 ; State v. Creech, 229 N.C. 662 , 51 S.E. 2d 348 ; State v. Potts, 100 N.C. 457 , 6 S.E. 657 ; State v. Brandon, 53 N.C. 463 .

11973–1973
State v. Spence green
nc · 1967
2 sentences

1973State v. Mereer, 275 N.C. 108 , 165 S.E. 2d 328 ; State v. Spence, 271 N.C. 23 , 155 S.E. 2d 802 , rev’d on other grounds 392 U.S. 649 , 20 L.Ed. 2d 1350 , 88 S.Ct. 2290 ; State v. Creech, 229 N.C. 662 , 51 S.E. 2d 348 ; State v. Potts, 100 N.C. 457 , 6 S.E. 657 ; State v. Brandon, 53 N.C. 463 .

1973State v. Mereer, 275 N.C. 108 , 165 S.E. 2d 328 ; State v. Spence, 271 N.C. 23 , 155 S.E. 2d 802 , rev’d on other grounds 392 U.S. 649 , 20 L.Ed. 2d 1350 , 88 S.Ct. 2290 ; State v. Creech, 229 N.C. 662 , 51 S.E. 2d 348 ; State v. Potts, 100 N.C. 457 , 6 S.E. 657 ; State v. Brandon, 53 N.C. 463 .

11973–1973
State v. . Creech green
nc · 1949
2 sentences

1973State v. Mereer, 275 N.C. 108 , 165 S.E. 2d 328 ; State v. Spence, 271 N.C. 23 , 155 S.E. 2d 802 , rev’d on other grounds 392 U.S. 649 , 20 L.Ed. 2d 1350 , 88 S.Ct. 2290 ; State v. Creech, 229 N.C. 662 , 51 S.E. 2d 348 ; State v. Potts, 100 N.C. 457 , 6 S.E. 657 ; State v. Brandon, 53 N.C. 463 .

1973State v. Mereer, 275 N.C. 108 , 165 S.E. 2d 328 ; State v. Spence, 271 N.C. 23 , 155 S.E. 2d 802 , rev’d on other grounds 392 U.S. 649 , 20 L.Ed. 2d 1350 , 88 S.Ct. 2290 ; State v. Creech, 229 N.C. 662 , 51 S.E. 2d 348 ; State v. Potts, 100 N.C. 457 , 6 S.E. 657 ; State v. Brandon, 53 N.C. 463 .

11973–1973
State v. . Brandon neutral
nc · 1862
1 sentence

1973State v. Mereer, 275 N.C. 108 , 165 S.E. 2d 328 ; State v. Spence, 271 N.C. 23 , 155 S.E. 2d 802 , rev’d on other grounds 392 U.S. 649 , 20 L.Ed. 2d 1350 , 88 S.Ct. 2290 ; State v. Creech, 229 N.C. 662 , 51 S.E. 2d 348 ; State v. Potts, 100 N.C. 457 , 6 S.E. 657 ; State v. Brandon, 53 N.C. 463 .

11973–1973
State v. . Potts green
nc · 1888
2 sentences

1973State v. Mereer, 275 N.C. 108 , 165 S.E. 2d 328 ; State v. Spence, 271 N.C. 23 , 155 S.E. 2d 802 , rev’d on other grounds 392 U.S. 649 , 20 L.Ed. 2d 1350 , 88 S.Ct. 2290 ; State v. Creech, 229 N.C. 662 , 51 S.E. 2d 348 ; State v. Potts, 100 N.C. 457 , 6 S.E. 657 ; State v. Brandon, 53 N.C. 463 .

1973State v. Mereer, 275 N.C. 108 , 165 S.E. 2d 328 ; State v. Spence, 271 N.C. 23 , 155 S.E. 2d 802 , rev’d on other grounds 392 U.S. 649 , 20 L.Ed. 2d 1350 , 88 S.Ct. 2290 ; State v. Creech, 229 N.C. 662 , 51 S.E. 2d 348 ; State v. Potts, 100 N.C. 457 , 6 S.E. 657 ; State v. Brandon, 53 N.C. 463 .

11973–1973
Russell v. Windsor Steamboat Co. green
nc · 1900
2 sentences

1968Russell v. Steamboat Co., 126 N.C. 961 , 36 S.E. 191 .

1968Russell v. Steamboat Co., 126 N.C. 961 , 36 S.E. 191 .

11968–1968
Morrison v. . Cornelius and Others red
nc · 1869
1 sentence

1962If, in the ordinary use of the property, harm befalls them, their owner, by permitting them to roam at large, is held to have assumed the risk of such injury, and so is denied any right of action on that account.” This Court has recognized the rule and followed it in Morrison v. Cornelius, 63 N.C. 346 .

11962–1962
Davis v. . Commissioners of Stokes neutral
nc · 1876
1 sentence

1914This Court has recognized that rule and held that “Consequential damage, to be recoverable in an action of tort, must be *382 the proximate consequence of the act complained of, and not the secondary result.” Sledge v. Reid, 73 N. C., 441 , and cases cited.

11914–1914

Statutes the citing opinions construe

NC § N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1A-1 (6)

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

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