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relevance standard in North Carolina

11 North Carolina opinions name it 2 courts 1989–2019 0 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
State v. McElrathgreen
nc · 1988 · cited in 2 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1989–1994
2 sentences

1994As we noted in State v. McElrath, “the relevance standard to be applied in this and other cases is relatively lax.” State v. McElrath, 322 N.C. 1, 13 , 366 S.E.2d 442, 449 (1988).

1994As we noted in State v. McElrath, “the relevance standard to be applied in this and other cases is relatively lax.” State v. McElrath, 322 N.C. 1, 13 , 366 S.E.2d 442, 449 (1988).

12
Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals, Inc.green
scotus · 1993 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016See Daubert, 509 U.S. at 591 ; Howerton, 358 N.C. at 462 , 597 S.E.2d at 688-89 .

11
Warren v. Jacksongreen
ncctapp · 1997 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
2 sentences

2005Williams v. McCoy, 145 N.C.App. 111, 116-17 , 550 S.E.2d 796, 801 (2001); Warren v. Jackson, 125 N.C.App. 96, 98 , 479 S.E.2d 278, 279-80 (1997); see generally 1 Kenneth S. Broun, Brandis & Broun on North Carolina Evidence, § 108, p. 333 (5th ed.1998).

2005Williams v. McCoy, 145 N.C.App. 111, 116-17 , 550 S.E.2d 796, 801 (2001); Warren v. Jackson, 125 N.C.App. 96, 98 , 479 S.E.2d 278, 279-80 (1997); see generally 1 Kenneth S. Broun, Brandis & Broun on North Carolina Evidence, § 108, p. 333 (5th ed.1998).

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Williams v. McCoygreen
ncctapp · 2001 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
2 sentences

2005Williams v. McCoy, 145 N.C.App. 111, 116-17 , 550 S.E.2d 796, 801 (2001); Warren v. Jackson, 125 N.C.App. 96, 98 , 479 S.E.2d 278, 279-80 (1997); see generally 1 Kenneth S. Broun, Brandis & Broun on North Carolina Evidence, § 108, p. 333 (5th ed.1998).

2005Williams v. McCoy, 145 N.C.App. 111, 116-17 , 550 S.E.2d 796, 801 (2001); Warren v. Jackson, 125 N.C.App. 96, 98 , 479 S.E.2d 278, 279-80 (1997); see generally 1 Kenneth S. Broun, Brandis & Broun on North Carolina Evidence, § 108, p. 333 (5th ed.1998).

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Gibson v. Mutual Life Insurance Co. of New Yorkgreen
ncctapp · 1996 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
1 sentence

2004App. at 291 , 465 S.E.2d at 61 (“[T]he statements meet the relevance requirement as .they were made in connection with numerous questions [the witness] was asked during the course of the deposition.”).

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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 (8)

CaseCitedYears
State v. McGrady green
nc · 2016
2 sentences

2019First the relevance inquiry requires that “the area of proposed testimony must be based on ‘scientific, technical or other specialized knowledge’ that ‘will assist the trier of fact to understand the evidence or to determine a fact in issue.’ ” Id. (quoting N.C.R.

2018This is the relevance inquiry." Id.

32018–2019
Evans v. Cowan green
ncctapp · 1999
1 sentence

2017Notably, we observed that "no evidence in the record indicates plaintiff ever voiced her concerns publicly outside the employment setting, which would tend to indicate a public concern." Id. *645 Evans underscores the relevance to this inquiry of the context and form of the speech at issue.

12017–2017
Howerton v. Arai Helmet, Ltd. red
nc · 2004
1 sentence

2016See Daubert, 509 U.S. at 591 ; Howerton, 358 N.C. at 462 , 597 S.E.2d at 688-89 .

12016–2016
In the Matter of Yocum red
nc · 2003
1 sentence

2016See Daubert, 509 U.S. at 591 ; Howerton, 358 N.C. at 462 , 597 S.E.2d at 688-89 .

12016–2016
Hayman v. Ramada Inn, Inc. green
ncctapp · 1987
1 sentence

1999Cf. Hayman v. Ramada Inn, Inc., 86 N.C.

11999–1999
Willis v. Duke Power Co. green
· 1976
2 sentences

1992Willis, 291 N.C. at 34 , 229 S.E.2d at 200 .

1992Willis, 291 N.C. at 34 , 229 S.E.2d at 200 .

11992–1992
McDonald v. Missouri green
scotus · 1985
2 sentences

1989"The relevance standard to be applied is relatively lax." McElrath, 322 N.C. at 13 , 366 S.E.2d at 449 . "[T]he standard in criminal cases is particularly easily satisfied. `Any evidence calculated to throw light upon the crime charged' should be admitted by the trial court." Id., quoting State v. Huffstetler, 312 N.C. 92, 104 , 322 S.E.2d 110, 118 , cert. denied, 471 U.S. 1009 , 105 S.Ct. 1877 , 85 L.Ed.2d 169 (1984).

1989"The relevance standard to be applied is relatively lax." McElrath, 322 N.C. at 13 , 366 S.E.2d at 449 . "[T]he standard in criminal cases is particularly easily satisfied. `Any evidence calculated to throw light upon the crime charged' should be admitted by the trial court." Id., quoting State v. Huffstetler, 312 N.C. 92, 104 , 322 S.E.2d 110, 118 , cert. denied, 471 U.S. 1009 , 105 S.Ct. 1877 , 85 L.Ed.2d 169 (1984).

11989–1989
State v. Huffstetler green
nc · 1984
2 sentences

1989"The relevance standard to be applied is relatively lax." McElrath, 322 N.C. at 13 , 366 S.E.2d at 449 . "[T]he standard in criminal cases is particularly easily satisfied. `Any evidence calculated to throw light upon the crime charged' should be admitted by the trial court." Id., quoting State v. Huffstetler, 312 N.C. 92, 104 , 322 S.E.2d 110, 118 , cert. denied, 471 U.S. 1009 , 105 S.Ct. 1877 , 85 L.Ed.2d 169 (1984).

1989"The relevance standard to be applied is relatively lax." McElrath, 322 N.C. at 13 , 366 S.E.2d at 449 . "[T]he standard in criminal cases is particularly easily satisfied. `Any evidence calculated to throw light upon the crime charged' should be admitted by the trial court." Id., quoting State v. Huffstetler, 312 N.C. 92, 104 , 322 S.E.2d 110, 118 , cert. denied, 471 U.S. 1009 , 105 S.Ct. 1877 , 85 L.Ed.2d 169 (1984).

11989–1989

Statutes the citing opinions construe

NC § N.C. Gen. Stat. § 8C-1 (7)

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

TX 61 (1998–2025) CA 43 (1963–2026) GA 26 (1988–2025) IL 21 (1975–2024) WA 20 (1987–2026) PA 16 (2003–2025) NJ 15 (1973–2024) OR 13 (1981–2021) NC 11 (1989–2019) MA 11 (1980–2018) UT 11 (2002–2026) FL 10 (1978–2019) DC 10 (1996–2021) MO 9 (1921–2023) MD 9 (1979–2025) CT 9 (1994–2025) ID 8 (1977–2023) OH 8 (2005–2025) WI 6 (1977–2025) AZ 5 (2000–2015) IN 5 (1974–2007) CO 4 (1993–2025) IA 4 (2010–2017) MN 4 (1997–2008) DE 4 (1997–2007) MI 4 (2001–2026) NE 4 (1992–2019) VA 4 (1994–2025) KS 4 (2009–2026) MS 4 (2001–2024) AL 3 (1991–1999) KY 3 (2016–2025) AK 3 (1981–2020) VT 3 (1988–2003) TN 3 (1988–2019) NH 2 (1995–2016) NY 2 (1985–2018) LA 2 (1988–2001) WY 2 (1999–2017) HI 2 (2000–2020)

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.

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