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elementary rule in North Carolina

70 North Carolina opinions name it 2 courts 1824–2026 5 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 (21)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Stricklandgreen
nc · 1983 · cited in 3 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1992–2012
2 sentences

2012“It is an elementary rule of law that a trial judge is required to declare and explain the law arising on the evidence and to instruct according to the evidence.” State v. Strickland, 307 N.C. 274, 284 , 298 S.E.2d 645, 652 (1983), overruled in part on other grounds by State v. Johnson, 317 N.C. 193 , 344 S.E.2d 775 (1986). “[D]ue process requires an instruction on a lesser-included offense only ‘if the evidence would permit a jury rationally to find [the defendant] guilty of the lesser offense and acquit him of the greater.’ ” State v. Conaway, 339 N.C. 487, 514 , 453 S.E.2d 824, 841 (1995) (

2012“It is an elementary rule of law that a trial judge is required to declare and explain the law arising on the evidence and to instruct according to the evidence.” State v. Strickland, 307 N.C. 274, 284 , 298 S.E.2d 645, 652 (1983), overruled in part on other grounds by State v. Johnson, 317 N.C. 193 , 344 S.E.2d 775 (1986). “[D]ue process requires an instruction on a lesser-included offense only ‘if the evidence would permit a jury rationally to find [the defendant] guilty of the lesser offense and acquit him of the greater.’ ” State v. Conaway, 339 N.C. 487, 514 , 453 S.E.2d 824, 841 (1995) (

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State v. Shawgreen
nc · 1982 · cited in 3 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1983–1994
2 sentences

1994The trial judge is not required, however, to instruct the jury on lesser-included offenses “ ‘when there is no evidence to sustain a verdict of defendant’s guilt of such lesser degrees.’ ” Id. (quoting State v. Shaw, 305 N.C. 327, 342 , 289 S.E.2d 325, 333 (1982)).

1994The trial judge is not required, however, to instruct the jury on lesser-included offenses “ ‘when there is no evidence to sustain a verdict of defendant’s guilt of such lesser degrees.’ ” Id. (quoting State v. Shaw, 305 N.C. 327, 342 , 289 S.E.2d 325, 333 (1982)).

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Satterfield Ex Rel. Satterfield v. McLellan Stores Co.green
nc · 1939 · cited in 2 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
2 sentences

2021“It is an elementary principle of law that there can be no libel without a publication of the defamatory matter.” Satterfield v. McLellan Stores Co., 215 N.C. 582, 584 , 2 S.E.2d 709, 711 (1939).

2021“It is an elementary principle of law that there can be no libel without a publication of the defamatory matter.” Satterfield v. McLellan Stores Co., 215 N.C. 582, 584 , 2 S.E.2d 709, 711 (1939).

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Pittman v. Thomasgreen
· 1983 · cited in 2 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1992–2008
2 sentences

2008"It is an elementary rule in this jurisdiction that the intention of the testator is the polar star which is to guide in the interpretation of all wills, and, when ascertained, effect will be given to it unless it violates some rule of law, or is contrary to public policy." Pittman v. Thomas, 307 N.C. 485, 492 , 299 S.E.2d 207, 211 (1983) (internal quotation omitted).

2008"It is an elementary rule in this jurisdiction that the intention of the testator is the polar star which is to guide in the interpretation of all wills, and, when ascertained, effect will be given to it unless it violates some rule of law, or is contrary to public policy." Pittman v. Thomas, 307 N.C. 485, 492 , 299 S.E.2d 207, 211 (1983) (internal quotation omitted).

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Rental Towel & Uniform Service v. Bynum International, Inc.green
nc · 1981 · cited in 2 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2003–2007
2 sentences

2003The trial court gave Griffis’s last three jury instructions as requested, with the omission of “John Edward Lazarovich.” “It is an elementary principle of law that the trial judge must submit to the jury such issues as are necessary to settle the material controversies raised in the pleadings and supported by the evidence.” Uniform Service v. Bynum International, Inc., 304 N.C. 174, 176 , 282 S.E.2d 426, 428 (1981).

2003The trial court gave Griffis’s last three jury instructions as requested, with the omission of “John Edward Lazarovich.” “It is an elementary principle of law that the trial judge must submit to the jury such issues as are necessary to settle the material controversies raised in the pleadings and supported by the evidence.” Uniform Service v. Bynum International, Inc., 304 N.C. 174, 176 , 282 S.E.2d 426, 428 (1981).

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Griffis v. Lazarovichgreen
ncctapp · 2003 · cited in 2 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2007–2026
2 sentences

2026When a jury serves as factfinder, “[i]t is an elementary principle of law that the trial judge must submit to the jury such issues as are necessary to settle the material controversies raised in the pleadings and supported by the evidence.” Griffis v. Lazarovich, 161 N.C.

2007Defendant argues the trial court erred by refusing to submit to the jury Defendant’s requested issue regarding notice. “ ‘It is an elementary principle of law that the trial judge must submit to the jury such issues as are necessary to settle the material controversies raised in the pleadings and supported by the evidence.’ ” Griffis v. Lazarovich, 161 N.C.

12
Mowery v. . Mowerygreen
nc · 1915 · cited in 2 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2000–2025
2 sentences

2025In making his argument, Defendant relies heavily on our Supreme Court’s decision in State v. Gibson, which provided “[i]t is an elementary rule in the criminal law that a defendant must be convicted, if at all, of the particular offense alleged in the bill of indictment.” 169 N.C. 380, 382 , 85 S.E. 7 , 8 (1915).

2000“It is an elementary rule in the criminal law that a defendant must be convicted, if at all, of the particular offense alleged in the bill of indictment.” State v. Gibson, 169 N.C. 318, 320 , 85 S.E. 7, 8 (1915).

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Clark v. Connorgreen
nc · 1960 · cited in 2 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1971–1992
2 sentences

1992When engaging in the troublesome area of interpretation of a will it is, of course, axiomatic, and this Court has stated, that “[i]t is an elementary rule in this jurisdiction ‘that the intention of the testator is the polar star which is to guide in the interpretation of all wills ....’” Pittman v. Thomas, 307 N.C. 485, 492 , 299 S.E.2d 207, 211 (1983) (quoting Clark v. Connor, 253 N.C. 515, 520 , 117 S.E.2d 465, 468 (1960)).

1992When engaging in the troublesome area of interpretation of a will it is, of course, axiomatic, and this Court has stated, that “[i]t is an elementary rule in this jurisdiction ‘that the intention of the testator is the polar star which is to guide in the interpretation of all wills ....’” Pittman v. Thomas, 307 N.C. 485, 492 , 299 S.E.2d 207, 211 (1983) (quoting Clark v. Connor, 253 N.C. 515, 520 , 117 S.E.2d 465, 468 (1960)).

12
Skilling v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 2010 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
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Hooper v. Californiagreen
scotus · 1895 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
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United States v. Harrissgreen
scotus · 1954 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
11
State v. Conawaygreen
nc · 1995 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
11
Beck v. Alabamagreen
scotus · 1980 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
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Hayman v. Ramada Inn, Inc.green
ncctapp · 1987 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
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Mobil Oil Corp. v. Commissioner of Taxes of Vt.green
scotus · 1980 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
11
Chalmers v. Womackgreen
nc · 1967 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
11
State v. Campgreen
nc · 1974 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
11
Roshelli v. Sperrygreen
ncctapp · 1982 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987
11
Wallace v. . Bellamygreen
nc · 1930 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1983–1983
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Manly v. . Abernathygreen
nc · 1914 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1978–1978
11
Johnson v. . R. R.green
nc · 1922 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1977–1977
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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
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Also cited on this issue (59)

CaseCitedYears
Cobb v. Clegg. green
nc · 1904
2 sentences

1917Moffitt v. Maness, 102 N. C., 457 ; Cobb v. Clegg, 137 N. C., 153 ; Basnight v. Jobbing Co., 148 N. C., 356 ; Walker v. Venters, 148 N. C., 389 ; Medicine Co. v. Mizzell, ib., 384; Walker v. Cooper, 150 N. C., 128 ; Woodson v. Beck, 151 N. C., 144 ; Machinery Co. v. McClamrock, 152 N. C., 405 ; and especially Fertilizer Works v. McLawhorn, 158 N. C., 275 .” See, also, Bland v. Harvester Co., supra. There was no evidence of authority upon the part of the agent to waive any provision of the contract and to make an oral agreement.

1915Moffitt v. Maness, 102 N. C., 457 ; Cobb v. Clegg, 137 N. C., 153 ; Basnight v. Jobbing Co., 148 N. C., 356 ; Walker v. Venters, 148 N. C., 389 ; Medicine Co. v. Mizzell, ibid., 384; Walker v. Cooper, 150 N. C., 128 ; Woodson v. Beck, 151 N. C., 144 ; Machinery Co. v. McClamrock, 152 N. C., 405 , and especially Fertilizer Works v. McLawhorn, 158 N. C., 275 .

51909–1917
Evans v. Freeman. green
nc · 1906
2 sentences

1917In the latter case, although that which is written cannot be aided by parol evidence, yet the terms arranged orally may be proved by parol, in which case they supplement the writing, and the whole constitutes one entire contract.” Commenting on that statement of the rule, we said in Evans v. Freeman, supra: “In such a case there is no violation of the familiar and elementary rule we have before mentioned, because in the sense of that rule the written contract is neither contradicted, added to, nor varied; but leaving it in full force and operation as it has been expressed by the parties in the

1913In the latter case, although that which is written cannot be aided by parol evidence, yet the terms arranged orally may be proved by parol, in which case they supplement the writing and the whole constitutes one entire contract." Commenting on this passage, in Evans v. Freeman , 142 N.C. 61 , we said: "In such a case there is no violation of the familiar and elementary rule we have before mentioned (against varying or contradicting a written agreement), because in the sense of that rule the written contract is neither contradicted, added to, nor varied; but leaving it in full force and operati

51906–1917
Austin v. . Stewart neutral
nc · 1900
2 sentences

1980Austin v. Stewart, 126 N.C. 525 .

1976Austin v. Stewart, 126 N.C. 525 .’ See also Breckenridge, ‘Ratification in North Carolina’, 18 N.C.

41903–1980
Seawell v. . Hall green
nc · 1923
2 sentences

1959Such intention, .as a general rule, must be sought in the terms of the instrument; but if the words used leave the intention in doubt, resort may be had to the circumstances ■ attending the execution of .the .instrument .and the situation of the parties at the time —• the tendency of modern decisions being ,to treat all uncertainties in a conveyance as ambiguities to be explained by ascertaining in the manner indicated the intention of the parties.” Seawell v. Hall, 185 N.C. 80, 82 , 116 S.E. 189 .

1959Such intention, .as a general rule, must be sought in the terms of the instrument; but if the words used leave the intention in doubt, resort may be had to the circumstances ■ attending the execution of .the .instrument .and the situation of the parties at the time —• the tendency of modern decisions being ,to treat all uncertainties in a conveyance as ambiguities to be explained by ascertaining in the manner indicated the intention of the parties.” Seawell v. Hall, 185 N.C. 80, 82 , 116 S.E. 189 .

31926–1959
Woodson v. . Beck neutral
nc · 1909
2 sentences

1917Moffitt v. Maness, 102 N. C., 457 ; Cobb v. Clegg, 137 N. C., 153 ; Basnight v. Jobbing Co., 148 N. C., 356 ; Walker v. Venters, 148 N. C., 389 ; Medicine Co. v. Mizzell, ib., 384; Walker v. Cooper, 150 N. C., 128 ; Woodson v. Beck, 151 N. C., 144 ; Machinery Co. v. McClamrock, 152 N. C., 405 ; and especially Fertilizer Works v. McLawhorn, 158 N. C., 275 .” See, also, Bland v. Harvester Co., supra. There was no evidence of authority upon the part of the agent to waive any provision of the contract and to make an oral agreement.

1915Moffitt v. Maness, 102 N. C., 457 ; Cobb v. Clegg, 137 N. C., 153 ; Basnight v. Jobbing Co., 148 N. C., 356 ; Walker v. Venters, 148 N. C., 389 ; Medicine Co. v. Mizzell, ibid., 384; Walker v. Cooper, 150 N. C., 128 ; Woodson v. Beck, 151 N. C., 144 ; Machinery Co. v. McClamrock, 152 N. C., 405 , and especially Fertilizer Works v. McLawhorn, 158 N. C., 275 .

31913–1917
Moffitt v. . Maness neutral
nc · 1889
2 sentences

1917Moffitt v. Maness, 102 N. C., 457 ; Cobb v. Clegg, 137 N. C., 153 ; Basnight v. Jobbing Co., 148 N. C., 356 ; Walker v. Venters, 148 N. C., 389 ; Medicine Co. v. Mizzell, ib., 384; Walker v. Cooper, 150 N. C., 128 ; Woodson v. Beck, 151 N. C., 144 ; Machinery Co. v. McClamrock, 152 N. C., 405 ; and especially Fertilizer Works v. McLawhorn, 158 N. C., 275 .” See, also, Bland v. Harvester Co., supra. There was no evidence of authority upon the part of the agent to waive any provision of the contract and to make an oral agreement.

1916In support of their view they cited Parker v. Morrill, 98 N. C., 232 ; Meekins v. Newberry, 101 N. C., 17 ; Bank v. McElwee, 104 N. C., 305 , and especially relied on Moffitt v. Maness, 102 N. C., 457 , in which the Court, through Shepherd, J admonishes us that the rule against the admissibility of parol testimony to vary the terms of a written instrument has perhaps been relaxed too much, and that the farthest limit has been reached in admitting such testimony, beyond which it will not be safe to go.

31915–1917
Walker v. . Venters neutral
nc · 1908
2 sentences

1913Cobb v. Clegg , 137 N.C. 153 ; Walker v. Cooper , 150 N.C. 129 ; Typewriter Co. v. Hardware Co. , 143 N.C. 97 ; Evans v. Freeman , 142 N.C. 61 ; Walker v. Venters , 148 N.C. 388 ; Basnight v. Jobbing Co., ibid. , 350; Woodson v. Beck , 151 N.C. 144 .

1913Cobb v. Clegg , 137 N.C. 153 ; Walker v. Cooper , 150 N.C. 129 ; Typewriter Co. v. Hardware Co. , 143 N.C. 97 ; Evans v. Freeman , 142 N.C. 61 ; Walker v. Venters , 148 N.C. 388 ; Basnight v. Jobbing Co., ibid. , 350; Woodson v. Beck , 151 N.C. 144 .

31909–1913
State v. Johnson green
nc · 1986
2 sentences

2012“It is an elementary rule of law that a trial judge is required to declare and explain the law arising on the evidence and to instruct according to the evidence.” State v. Strickland, 307 N.C. 274, 284 , 298 S.E.2d 645, 652 (1983), overruled in part on other grounds by State v. Johnson, 317 N.C. 193 , 344 S.E.2d 775 (1986). “[D]ue process requires an instruction on a lesser-included offense only ‘if the evidence would permit a jury rationally to find [the defendant] guilty of the lesser offense and acquit him of the greater.’ ” State v. Conaway, 339 N.C. 487, 514 , 453 S.E.2d 824, 841 (1995) (

2012“It is an elementary rule of law that a trial judge is required to declare and explain the law arising on the evidence and to instruct according to the evidence.” State v. Strickland, 307 N.C. 274, 284 , 298 S.E.2d 645, 652 (1983), overruled in part on other grounds by State v. Johnson, 317 N.C. 193 , 344 S.E.2d 775 (1986). “[D]ue process requires an instruction on a lesser-included offense only ‘if the evidence would permit a jury rationally to find [the defendant] guilty of the lesser offense and acquit him of the greater.’ ” State v. Conaway, 339 N.C. 487, 514 , 453 S.E.2d 824, 841 (1995) (

21994–2012
State Ex Rel. Utilities Commission v. General Telephone Co. of the Southeast green
nc · 1972
2 sentences

1978Utilities Commission v. Merchandising Corp., 288 N.C. 715 , 220 S.E.2d 304 (1975); Utilities Commission v. Telephone Co., 281 N.C. 318, 336 , 189 S.E.2d 705 (1972); Utilities Commission v. R.

1978Utilities Commission v. Merchandising Corp., 288 N.C. 715 , 220 S.E.2d 304 (1975); Utilities Commission v. Telephone Co., 281 N.C. 318, 336 , 189 S.E.2d 705 (1972); Utilities Commission v. R.

21978–1978
State Ex Rel. Utilities Commission v. National Merchandising Corp. green
· 1975
2 sentences

1978Utilities Commission v. Merchandising Corp., 288 N.C. 715 , 220 S.E.2d 304 (1975); Utilities Commission v. Telephone Co., 281 N.C. 318, 336 , 189 S.E.2d 705 (1972); Utilities Commission v. R.

1978Utilities Commission v. Merchandising Corp., 288 N.C. 715 , 220 S.E.2d 304 (1975); Utilities Commission v. Telephone Co., 281 N.C. 318, 336 , 189 S.E.2d 705 (1972); Utilities Commission v. R.

21978–1978
Williams v. . Williams neutral
nc · 1918
2 sentences

1941Seawell v. Hall, 185 N. C., 80 ; Lumber Co. v. Herrington, 183 N. C., 85 ; Pugh v. Allen, 179 N. C., 307 ; Williams v. Williams, 175 N. C., 160 ; Springs v. Hopkins, 171 N. C., 486 .” In Buckner v. Maynard, 198 N. C., 802 , it was held: “While ordinarily and standing alone an estate conveyed by deed to ‘R and children, her bodily heirs and assigns,’ would carry a fee-simple estate to R, it will not so operate when taking the deed in its entirety, the intent of the grantor is ascertained to convey the lands to E and ber children as tenants in common, and such intent is in conformity with like e

1926Seawell v. Hall, 185 N. C., 80 ; Lumber Co. v. Herrington, 183 N. C., 85 ; Pugh v. Allen, 179 N. C., 307 ; Williams v. Williams, 175 N. C., 160 ; Springs v. Hopkins, 171 N. C., 486 .

21926–1941
John L. Roper Lumber Co. v. Herrington neutral
· 1922
2 sentences

1941Seawell v. Hall, 185 N. C., 80 ; Lumber Co. v. Herrington, 183 N. C., 85 ; Pugh v. Allen, 179 N. C., 307 ; Williams v. Williams, 175 N. C., 160 ; Springs v. Hopkins, 171 N. C., 486 .” In Buckner v. Maynard, 198 N. C., 802 , it was held: “While ordinarily and standing alone an estate conveyed by deed to ‘R and children, her bodily heirs and assigns,’ would carry a fee-simple estate to R, it will not so operate when taking the deed in its entirety, the intent of the grantor is ascertained to convey the lands to E and ber children as tenants in common, and such intent is in conformity with like e

1926Seawell v. Hall, 185 N. C., 80 ; Lumber Co. v. Herrington, 183 N. C., 85 ; Pugh v. Allen, 179 N. C., 307 ; Williams v. Williams, 175 N. C., 160 ; Springs v. Hopkins, 171 N. C., 486 .

21926–1941
Springs v. . Hopkins green
nc · 1916
2 sentences

1941Seawell v. Hall, 185 N. C., 80 ; Lumber Co. v. Herrington, 183 N. C., 85 ; Pugh v. Allen, 179 N. C., 307 ; Williams v. Williams, 175 N. C., 160 ; Springs v. Hopkins, 171 N. C., 486 .” In Buckner v. Maynard, 198 N. C., 802 , it was held: “While ordinarily and standing alone an estate conveyed by deed to ‘R and children, her bodily heirs and assigns,’ would carry a fee-simple estate to R, it will not so operate when taking the deed in its entirety, the intent of the grantor is ascertained to convey the lands to E and ber children as tenants in common, and such intent is in conformity with like e

1926Seawell v. Hall, 185 N. C., 80 ; Lumber Co. v. Herrington, 183 N. C., 85 ; Pugh v. Allen, 179 N. C., 307 ; Williams v. Williams, 175 N. C., 160 ; Springs v. Hopkins, 171 N. C., 486 .

21926–1941
Pugh v. . Allen green
· 1920
2 sentences

1941Seawell v. Hall, 185 N. C., 80 ; Lumber Co. v. Herrington, 183 N. C., 85 ; Pugh v. Allen, 179 N. C., 307 ; Williams v. Williams, 175 N. C., 160 ; Springs v. Hopkins, 171 N. C., 486 .” In Buckner v. Maynard, 198 N. C., 802 , it was held: “While ordinarily and standing alone an estate conveyed by deed to ‘R and children, her bodily heirs and assigns,’ would carry a fee-simple estate to R, it will not so operate when taking the deed in its entirety, the intent of the grantor is ascertained to convey the lands to E and ber children as tenants in common, and such intent is in conformity with like e

1926Seawell v. Hall, 185 N. C., 80 ; Lumber Co. v. Herrington, 183 N. C., 85 ; Pugh v. Allen, 179 N. C., 307 ; Williams v. Williams, 175 N. C., 160 ; Springs v. Hopkins, 171 N. C., 486 .

21926–1941
Porter v. . Durham green
nc · 1876
2 sentences

1941It was asserted in Porter v. Durham, 74 N. C., 767 , as being an elementary principle, which is founded on reason and equity, and common both to the civil and common law, that the owner of land cannot raise any barrier or dyke, even for better enjoyment of his own property, so as to obstruct the natural drainage of another’s land and thus intercept and throw back the water upon it. ‘An owner may not use his property absolutely as he pleases.

1907It was asserted in Porter v. Durham, 74 N. C., 767 , as being an elementary principle, which is founded on reason and equity, and common both to the civil . and common law, that the owner of land cannot raise any barrier or dyke, even for the better enjoyment of his own property, so as to obstruct the natural drainage of another’s land and thus intercept and throw back the water upon it.

21907–1941
Young v. . Jeffreys neutral
nc · 1838
2 sentences

1930Porter v. Construction Co., 195 N. C., 328 ; Patton v. Lumber Co., 179 N. C., 103 ; Faust v. Rohr, 166 N. C., 187 ; Young v. Jeffreys, 20 N. C., 357 .

1930Porter v. Construction Co. , 195 N.C. 328 ; Patton v. Lumber Co. , 179 N.C. 103 ; Faust v. Rohr , 166 N.C. 187 ; Young v. *Page 764 Jeffreys , 20 N.C. 357 .

21930–1930
Patton v. Sinclaire Lumber Co. green
nc · 1919
2 sentences

1930Porter v. Construction Co., 195 N. C., 328 ; Patton v. Lumber Co., 179 N. C., 103 ; Faust v. Rohr, 166 N. C., 187 ; Young v. Jeffreys, 20 N. C., 357 .

1930Porter v. Construction Co. , 195 N.C. 328 ; Patton v. Lumber Co. , 179 N.C. 103 ; Faust v. Rohr , 166 N.C. 187 ; Young v. *Page 764 Jeffreys , 20 N.C. 357 .

21930–1930
Faust v. . Rohr green
nc · 1914
2 sentences

1930Porter v. Construction Co., 195 N. C., 328 ; Patton v. Lumber Co., 179 N. C., 103 ; Faust v. Rohr, 166 N. C., 187 ; Young v. Jeffreys, 20 N. C., 357 .

1930Porter v. Construction Co. , 195 N.C. 328 ; Patton v. Lumber Co. , 179 N.C. 103 ; Faust v. Rohr , 166 N.C. 187 ; Young v. *Page 764 Jeffreys , 20 N.C. 357 .

21930–1930
Porter & Peck v. West Construction Co. green
nc · 1928
2 sentences

1930Porter v. Construction Co., 195 N. C., 328 ; Patton v. Lumber Co., 179 N. C., 103 ; Faust v. Rohr, 166 N. C., 187 ; Young v. Jeffreys, 20 N. C., 357 .

1930Porter v. Construction Co. , 195 N.C. 328 ; Patton v. Lumber Co. , 179 N.C. 103 ; Faust v. Rohr , 166 N.C. 187 ; Young v. *Page 764 Jeffreys , 20 N.C. 357 .

21930–1930
Walker v. . Cooper neutral
nc · 1909
2 sentences

1917Moffitt v. Maness, 102 N. C., 457 ; Cobb v. Clegg, 137 N. C., 153 ; Basnight v. Jobbing Co., 148 N. C., 356 ; Walker v. Venters, 148 N. C., 389 ; Medicine Co. v. Mizzell, ib., 384; Walker v. Cooper, 150 N. C., 128 ; Woodson v. Beck, 151 N. C., 144 ; Machinery Co. v. McClamrock, 152 N. C., 405 ; and especially Fertilizer Works v. McLawhorn, 158 N. C., 275 .” See, also, Bland v. Harvester Co., supra. There was no evidence of authority upon the part of the agent to waive any provision of the contract and to make an oral agreement.

1915Moffitt v. Maness, 102 N. C., 457 ; Cobb v. Clegg, 137 N. C., 153 ; Basnight v. Jobbing Co., 148 N. C., 356 ; Walker v. Venters, 148 N. C., 389 ; Medicine Co. v. Mizzell, ibid., 384; Walker v. Cooper, 150 N. C., 128 ; Woodson v. Beck, 151 N. C., 144 ; Machinery Co. v. McClamrock, 152 N. C., 405 , and especially Fertilizer Works v. McLawhorn, 158 N. C., 275 .

21915–1917
J. I. Case Threshing MacHine Co. v. McClamrock neutral
nc · 1910
2 sentences

1917Moffitt v. Maness, 102 N. C., 457 ; Cobb v. Clegg, 137 N. C., 153 ; Basnight v. Jobbing Co., 148 N. C., 356 ; Walker v. Venters, 148 N. C., 389 ; Medicine Co. v. Mizzell, ib., 384; Walker v. Cooper, 150 N. C., 128 ; Woodson v. Beck, 151 N. C., 144 ; Machinery Co. v. McClamrock, 152 N. C., 405 ; and especially Fertilizer Works v. McLawhorn, 158 N. C., 275 .” See, also, Bland v. Harvester Co., supra. There was no evidence of authority upon the part of the agent to waive any provision of the contract and to make an oral agreement.

1915Moffitt v. Maness, 102 N. C., 457 ; Cobb v. Clegg, 137 N. C., 153 ; Basnight v. Jobbing Co., 148 N. C., 356 ; Walker v. Venters, 148 N. C., 389 ; Medicine Co. v. Mizzell, ibid., 384; Walker v. Cooper, 150 N. C., 128 ; Woodson v. Beck, 151 N. C., 144 ; Machinery Co. v. McClamrock, 152 N. C., 405 , and especially Fertilizer Works v. McLawhorn, 158 N. C., 275 .

21915–1917
Marks v. Cotton Mills. green
nc · 1904
2 sentences

1911We said as much in Marks v. Cotton Mills, 135 N. C., 287 , and added: “He meets the requirements of the law if in the selection of machinery and appliances he uses that degree of care which a man of ordinary prudence would use, having regard to his own safety, if he were supplying them for his own personal use.

1911We said as much in Marks v. Cotton Mills , 135 N.C. 287 , and added: "He meets the requirements of the law if in the selection of machinery and appliances he uses that degree of care which a man of ordinary prudence would use, having regard to his own safety, if he were supplying them for his own personal use.

21911–1911
Basnight v. Southern Jobbing Co. neutral
nc · 1908
21909–1909
Dr. Shoop Medicine Co. v. J. A. Mizell & Co. green
· 1908
21909–1909
In re B.E. green
ncctapp · 2007
12009–2009
In Re BE green
ncctapp · 2007
12009–2009
Finkel v. Finkel neutral
nc · 2004
12007–2007
Griffis v. Lazarovich neutral
nc · 2004
12007–2007
State v. . Gibson green
· 1915
12000–2000
State v. Simmons green
ncctapp · 1982
12000–2000
State v. Duboise green
nc · 1971
11983–1983
Johnson v. Lamb green
nc · 1968
11981–1981
Brown v. . Daniel neutral
nc · 1941
11981–1981
Link v. Link green
· 1971
11981–1981
Rural Plumbing & Heating, Inc. v. H. C. Jones Construction Co. green
nc · 1966
11981–1981
Mazda Motors of America, Inc. v. Southwestern Motors, Inc. green
nc · 1979
11980–1980
Food House, Inc. v. Coble, SEC. of Revenue green
· 1976
11980–1980
Gregory v. Lynch green
nc · 1967
11979–1979
Matthews ex rel. Bralley v. Lineberry neutral
ncctapp · 1978
11979–1979
State Ex Rel. North Carolina Utilities Commission v. Old Fort Finishing Plant green
nc · 1965
11978–1978

Statutes the citing opinions construe

NC § N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1A-1 (6) NC § N.C. Gen. Stat. § 8C-1 (6) NC § N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-17 (3) NC § N.C. Gen. Stat. § 15A-1443 (3)

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 301 (1889–2026) TX 180 (1876–2026) GA 147 (1899–2022) IL 143 (1873–2026) NY 141 (1833–2019) CT 86 (1835–2025) IN 85 (1879–2024) PA 78 (1834–2021) FL 76 (1899–2025) NC 70 (1824–2026) KY 63 (1891–2026) WI 63 (1875–2022) MO 55 (1881–2024) IA 55 (1863–2023) VA 54 (1851–2025) MD 54 (1906–2022) MI 53 (1888–2026) TN 52 (1875–2025) AL 51 (1874–2022) WV 50 (1884–2024) MA 48 (1880–2025) AR 47 (1898–2024) LA 47 (1908–2009) OK 46 (1900–2007) MT 42 (1893–2017) WA 41 (1891–2025) KS 39 (1916–2021) ME 37 (1851–2022) OR 33 (1887–2015) NE 32 (1892–2019) MS 29 (1895–2023) HI 29 (1902–2026) MN 28 (1888–2015) OH 27 (1881–2020) CO 26 (1894–2010) NJ 25 (1867–2025) UT 23 (1899–2013) SD 19 (1894–2026) SC 19 (1907–2018) ID 17 (1909–2023) DE 16 (1932–2020) AZ 15 (1903–2009) ND 13 (1898–2020) NM 12 (1907–2023) WY 12 (1930–2014) VT 10 (1865–1986) NH 10 (1860–2016) NV 9 (1913–2015) RI 6 (1895–2017) AK 6 (1985–2023) DC 6 (1948–2013) PR 3 (1904–1939) VI 2 (1984–2007)

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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