show cause hearing in North Carolina

11 North Carolina opinions name it 1 courts 1972–2025 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 (4)

Case	Followed	Cited
Scott v. Scottgreen nc · 1994 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025 1 sentence 2025Scott v. Scott, 336 N.C. 284, 291 (1994).	1	1
Cox v. Coxgreen ncctapp · 1989 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025 1 sentence 2025App. at 707 , 376 S.E.2d at 17 (“Our reading . . . leads us to the conclusion that defendant Cox’s failure to appear at the show cause hearing must be classified as indirect criminal contempt.”).	1	1
Brooks v. Butlergreen ncctapp · 1984 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996 1 sentence 1996See, e.g., id. at 683, 321 S.E.2d at 441 ; Brooks, Comr. of Labor v. Gooden, 69 N.C.	1	1
Joyner v. Joynergreen nc · 1962 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1988–1988 2 sentences 1988The general rule here is that “appeal stays contempt proceedings until the validity of the judgment is determined.” Joyner v. Joyner, 256 N.C. 588, 591 , 124 S.E. 2d 724, 727 (1962). 1988The general rule here is that “appeal stays contempt proceedings until the validity of the judgment is determined.” Joyner v. Joyner, 256 N.C. 588, 591 , 124 S.E. 2d 724, 727 (1962).	1	1

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

Case	Negative	Cited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in North Carolina. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (15)

Case	Cited	Years
State v. Coleman green ncctapp · 2008 1 sentence 2025App. 302 , 305, 862 S.E.2d 427 , 430 (2021) (internal citation omitted). “[A] show cause order is analogous to a criminal indictment and is the means by which the defendant is afforded the constitutional safeguard of notice.” State v. Coleman, 188 N.C.	1	2025–2025
Tigani v. Tigani green ncctapp · 2017 1 sentence 2018App. at ----, 805 S.E.2d at 548 , 551-52 .	1	2018–2018
ADAMS CREEK ASSOCIATES v. Davis green ncctapp · 2007 1 sentence 2018Adams Creek I , 186 N.C.	1	2018–2018
Spears v. Spears green ncctapp · 2016 2 sentences 2018Spears , 245 N.C. 2018Spears, 245 N.C.	1	2018–2018
State v. Burke green ncctapp · 2007 2 sentences 2013Id. at 117 , 648 S.E.2d at 258 . 2013Id. at 117 , 648 S.E.2d at 258 .	1	2013–2013
Brooks v. Gooden green ncctapp · 1984 1 sentence 1996See, e.g., id. at 683, 321 S.E.2d at 441 ; Brooks, Comr. of Labor v. Gooden, 69 N.C.	1	1996–1996
In Re Oliver green scotus · 1948 2 sentences 1982Holt v. Virginia, 381 U.S. 131 , 14 L.Ed. 2d 290 , 85 S.Ct. 1375 (1965); In Re Oliver, 333 U.S. 257 , 92 L.Ed. 682 , 68 S.Ct. 499 (1948). 1982Holt v. Virginia, 381 U.S. 131 , 14 L.Ed. 2d 290 , 85 S.Ct. 1375 (1965); In Re Oliver, 333 U.S. 257 , 92 L.Ed. 682 , 68 S.Ct. 499 (1948).	1	1982–1982
Holt v. Virginia green scotus · 1965 2 sentences 1982Holt v. Virginia, 381 U.S. 131 , 14 L.Ed. 2d 290 , 85 S.Ct. 1375 (1965); In Re Oliver, 333 U.S. 257 , 92 L.Ed. 682 , 68 S.Ct. 499 (1948). 1982Holt v. Virginia, 381 U.S. 131 , 14 L.Ed. 2d 290 , 85 S.Ct. 1375 (1965); In Re Oliver, 333 U.S. 257 , 92 L.Ed. 682 , 68 S.Ct. 499 (1948).	1	1982–1982
Rose's Stores, Inc. v. Tarrytown Center, Inc. green nc · 1967 2 sentences 1978Rose’s Stores v. Tarrytown Center, 270 N.C. 206 , 154 S.E. 2d 313 (1967). 1978Rose’s Stores v. Tarrytown Center, 270 N.C. 206 , 154 S.E. 2d 313 (1967).	1	1978–1978
Schloss v. Jamison green nc · 1962 2 sentences 1972For other cases where the same procedure was followed see: Board of Elders v. Jones, 273 N.C. 174 , 159 S.E. 2d 545 (1968); Schloss v. Jamison, 258 N.C. 271 , 128 S.E. 2d 590 (1962); Conference v. Creech and Teasley v. Creech and Miles, 256 N.C. 128 , 123 S.E. 2d 619 (1962); Causby v. Oil Co., 244 N.C. 235 , 93 S.E. 2d 79 (1956); Collins v. Freeland, 12 N.C. 1972For other cases where the same procedure was followed see: Board of Elders v. Jones, 273 N.C. 174 , 159 S.E. 2d 545 (1968); Schloss v. Jamison, 258 N.C. 271 , 128 S.E. 2d 590 (1962); Conference v. Creech and Teasley v. Creech and Miles, 256 N.C. 128 , 123 S.E. 2d 619 (1962); Causby v. Oil Co., 244 N.C. 235 , 93 S.E. 2d 79 (1956); Collins v. Freeland, 12 N.C.	1	1972–1972
Board of Provincial Elders of the Southern Province of the Moravian Church v. Jones green nc · 1968 2 sentences 1972For other cases where the same procedure was followed see: Board of Elders v. Jones, 273 N.C. 174 , 159 S.E. 2d 545 (1968); Schloss v. Jamison, 258 N.C. 271 , 128 S.E. 2d 590 (1962); Conference v. Creech and Teasley v. Creech and Miles, 256 N.C. 128 , 123 S.E. 2d 619 (1962); Causby v. Oil Co., 244 N.C. 235 , 93 S.E. 2d 79 (1956); Collins v. Freeland, 12 N.C. 1972For other cases where the same procedure was followed see: Board of Elders v. Jones, 273 N.C. 174 , 159 S.E. 2d 545 (1968); Schloss v. Jamison, 258 N.C. 271 , 128 S.E. 2d 590 (1962); Conference v. Creech and Teasley v. Creech and Miles, 256 N.C. 128 , 123 S.E. 2d 619 (1962); Causby v. Oil Co., 244 N.C. 235 , 93 S.E. 2d 79 (1956); Collins v. Freeland, 12 N.C.	1	1972–1972
WESTERN CONF. OF ORIG. FREE WILL BAPTISTS v. Creech green nc · 1962 2 sentences 1972For other cases where the same procedure was followed see: Board of Elders v. Jones, 273 N.C. 174 , 159 S.E. 2d 545 (1968); Schloss v. Jamison, 258 N.C. 271 , 128 S.E. 2d 590 (1962); Conference v. Creech and Teasley v. Creech and Miles, 256 N.C. 128 , 123 S.E. 2d 619 (1962); Causby v. Oil Co., 244 N.C. 235 , 93 S.E. 2d 79 (1956); Collins v. Freeland, 12 N.C. 1972For other cases where the same procedure was followed see: Board of Elders v. Jones, 273 N.C. 174 , 159 S.E. 2d 545 (1968); Schloss v. Jamison, 258 N.C. 271 , 128 S.E. 2d 590 (1962); Conference v. Creech and Teasley v. Creech and Miles, 256 N.C. 128 , 123 S.E. 2d 619 (1962); Causby v. Oil Co., 244 N.C. 235 , 93 S.E. 2d 79 (1956); Collins v. Freeland, 12 N.C.	1	1972–1972
State Ex Rel. North Carolina Milk Commission v. National Food Stores, Inc. green nc · 1967 2 sentences 1972In Milk Commission v. Food Stores, 270 N.C. 323 , 154 S.E. 2d 548 (1967) .at the show cause hearing, the matter was heard upon affidavits. 1972In Milk Commission v. Food Stores, 270 N.C. 323 , 154 S.E. 2d 548 (1967) .at the show cause hearing, the matter was heard upon affidavits.	1	1972–1972
Causby v. HIGH PENN OIL COMPANY neutral nc · 1956 2 sentences 1972For other cases where the same procedure was followed see: Board of Elders v. Jones, 273 N.C. 174 , 159 S.E. 2d 545 (1968); Schloss v. Jamison, 258 N.C. 271 , 128 S.E. 2d 590 (1962); Conference v. Creech and Teasley v. Creech and Miles, 256 N.C. 128 , 123 S.E. 2d 619 (1962); Causby v. Oil Co., 244 N.C. 235 , 93 S.E. 2d 79 (1956); Collins v. Freeland, 12 N.C. 1972For other cases where the same procedure was followed see: Board of Elders v. Jones, 273 N.C. 174 , 159 S.E. 2d 545 (1968); Schloss v. Jamison, 258 N.C. 271 , 128 S.E. 2d 590 (1962); Conference v. Creech and Teasley v. Creech and Miles, 256 N.C. 128 , 123 S.E. 2d 619 (1962); Causby v. Oil Co., 244 N.C. 235 , 93 S.E. 2d 79 (1956); Collins v. Freeland, 12 N.C.	1	1972–1972
Collins v. Freeland green ncctapp · 1971 1 sentence 1972For other cases where the same procedure was followed see: Board of Elders v. Jones, 273 N.C. 174 , 159 S.E. 2d 545 (1968); Schloss v. Jamison, 258 N.C. 271 , 128 S.E. 2d 590 (1962); Conference v. Creech and Teasley v. Creech and Miles, 256 N.C. 128 , 123 S.E. 2d 619 (1962); Causby v. Oil Co., 244 N.C. 235 , 93 S.E. 2d 79 (1956); Collins v. Freeland, 12 N.C.	1	1972–1972

Statutes the citing opinions construe

NC § N.C. Gen. Stat. § 5A-21 (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

WA 184 (1950–2026) TX 82 (1956–2026) OH 60 (1989–2026) NE 50 (2010–2026) MI 49 (1974–2025) VA 48 (1991–2026) MT 33 (1977–2024) OR 28 (1971–2026) CA 27 (1980–2025) MD 20 (1985–2024) MA 19 (1984–2024) LA 16 (1990–2021) FL 15 (1977–2025) ID 13 (1959–2024) CT 12 (1971–2022) DC 12 (1987–2012) NC 11 (1972–2025) IN 10 (1982–2018) KY 9 (1948–2025) TN 9 (1979–2018) UT 9 (1987–2016) RI 8 (1979–2022) CO 8 (2005–2026) NM 8 (1977–2021) HI 8 (1999–2024) MS 7 (1999–2026) MO 6 (1981–2020) GA 6 (2005–2026) OK 6 (1975–2013) NV 6 (1992–2026) IA 6 (1995–2018) AZ 5 (1982–2023) AR 5 (1996–2014) ME 5 (1985–2018) WY 4 (2013–2023) SD 4 (1981–1992) KS 3 (1983–1995) WI 3 (2004–2025) PA 2 (1984–2021) ND 2 (1984–1994) AK 2 (1981–2021) DE 2 (2019–2019) WV 2 (2004–2024)

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