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inconsistent claim in North Carolina

8 North Carolina opinions name it 2 courts 1927–2002 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 (3)

CaseFollowedCited
In Re the Will of Averettgreen
nc · 1934 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
2 sentences

2002Id. at 238 , 173 S.E. at 622-23 (citations and internal quotations omitted).

2002Id. at 238 , 173 S.E. at 622-23 (citations and internal quotations omitted).

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State v. Nevillegreen
nc · 1981 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
2 sentences

1989Our Supreme Court has held that when a defendant “denies the commission of the acts underlying the offense charged, he cannot raise the inconsistent defense of entrapment.” State v. Neville, 302 N.C. 623, 626 , 276 S.E.2d 373, 375 (1981).

1989Our Supreme Court has held that when a defendant “denies the commission of the acts underlying the offense charged, he cannot raise the inconsistent defense of entrapment.” State v. Neville, 302 N.C. 623, 626 , 276 S.E.2d 373, 375 (1981).

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PETE WALL PLUMBING COMPANY v. Harrisgreen
nc · 1966 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1986–1986
2 sentences

1986See Pete Wall Plumbing Co. v. Harris, 266 N.C. 675, 147 S.E. 2d 202 (1966); Smith v. Gulf Oil Corp., 239 N.C. 360 , 79 S.E. 2d 880 (1954); Irvin v. Harris, 182 N.C. 647 , 109 S.E. 867 (1921).

1986See Pete Wall Plumbing Co. v. Harris, 266 N.C. 675, 147 S.E. 2d 202 (1966); Smith v. Gulf Oil Corp., 239 N.C. 360 , 79 S.E. 2d 880 (1954); Irvin v. Harris, 182 N.C. 647 , 109 S.E. 867 (1921).

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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
Ellis v. . Ellis green
nc · 1927
2 sentences

1934A claim made or position taken in a former action or judicial proceeding will estop the party to make an inconsistent claim or take a conflicting position in a subsequent action or judicial proceeding to the prejudice of the adverse party, where the parties are the same and the same questions are involved.” See Tiddy v. Graves, 127 N. C., 502 , 37 S. E., 513 ; Jenkins v. Renfrow, 151 N. C., 323 , 66 S. E., 212 ; Owen v. Needham, 160 N. C., 381 , 76 S. E., 211 ; Weston v. Lumber Co., 162 N. C., 166 , 77 S. E., 430 ; Propst v. Caldwell, 172 N. C., 594 , 90 S. E., 757 ; Ellis v. Ellis, 193 N. C.,

1934A claim made or position taken in a former action or judicial proceeding will estop the party to make an inconsistent claim or take a conflicting position in a subsequent action or judicial proceeding to the prejudice of the adverse party, where the parties are the same and the same questions are involved.” See Tiddy v. Graves, 127 N. C., 502 , 37 S. E., 513 ; Jenkins v. Renfrow, 151 N. C., 323 , 66 S. E., 212 ; Owen v. Needham, 160 N. C., 381 , 76 S. E., 211 ; Weston v. Lumber Co., 162 N. C., 166 , 77 S. E., 430 ; Propst v. Caldwell, 172 N. C., 594 , 90 S. E., 757 ; Ellis v. Ellis, 193 N. C.,

21933–1934
Irvin v. . Harris green
nc · 1921
2 sentences

1986See Pete Wall Plumbing Co. v. Harris, 266 N.C. 675, 147 S.E. 2d 202 (1966); Smith v. Gulf Oil Corp., 239 N.C. 360 , 79 S.E. 2d 880 (1954); Irvin v. Harris, 182 N.C. 647 , 109 S.E. 867 (1921).

1986See Pete Wall Plumbing Co. v. Harris, 266 N.C. 675, 147 S.E. 2d 202 (1966); Smith v. Gulf Oil Corp., 239 N.C. 360 , 79 S.E. 2d 880 (1954); Irvin v. Harris, 182 N.C. 647 , 109 S.E. 867 (1921).

11986–1986
Smith v. Gulf Oil Corp. green
nc · 1954
2 sentences

1986See Pete Wall Plumbing Co. v. Harris, 266 N.C. 675, 147 S.E. 2d 202 (1966); Smith v. Gulf Oil Corp., 239 N.C. 360 , 79 S.E. 2d 880 (1954); Irvin v. Harris, 182 N.C. 647 , 109 S.E. 867 (1921).

1986See Pete Wall Plumbing Co. v. Harris, 266 N.C. 675, 147 S.E. 2d 202 (1966); Smith v. Gulf Oil Corp., 239 N.C. 360 , 79 S.E. 2d 880 (1954); Irvin v. Harris, 182 N.C. 647 , 109 S.E. 867 (1921).

11986–1986
Stewart v. . Mizell neutral
nc · 1852
1 sentence

1939In Stewart v. Mizell, 43 N. C., 242 , Ruffin, C.

11939–1939
Propst v. . Caldwell neutral
· 1916
2 sentences

1934A claim made or position taken in a former action or judicial proceeding will estop the party to make an inconsistent claim or take a conflicting position in a subsequent action or judicial proceeding to the prejudice of the adverse party, where the parties are the same and the same questions are involved.” See Tiddy v. Graves, 127 N. C., 502 , 37 S. E., 513 ; Jenkins v. Renfrow, 151 N. C., 323 , 66 S. E., 212 ; Owen v. Needham, 160 N. C., 381 , 76 S. E., 211 ; Weston v. Lumber Co., 162 N. C., 166 , 77 S. E., 430 ; Propst v. Caldwell, 172 N. C., 594 , 90 S. E., 757 ; Ellis v. Ellis, 193 N. C.,

1934A claim made or position taken in a former action or judicial proceeding will estop the party to make an inconsistent claim or take a conflicting position in a subsequent action or judicial proceeding to the prejudice of the adverse party, where the parties are the same and the same questions are involved.” See Tiddy v. Graves, 127 N. C., 502 , 37 S. E., 513 ; Jenkins v. Renfrow, 151 N. C., 323 , 66 S. E., 212 ; Owen v. Needham, 160 N. C., 381 , 76 S. E., 211 ; Weston v. Lumber Co., 162 N. C., 166 , 77 S. E., 430 ; Propst v. Caldwell, 172 N. C., 594 , 90 S. E., 757 ; Ellis v. Ellis, 193 N. C.,

11934–1934
Jenkins Bros. Shoe Co. v. G. v. Renfrow & Co. neutral
· 1909
2 sentences

1934A claim made or position taken in a former action or judicial proceeding will estop the party to make an inconsistent claim or take a conflicting position in a subsequent action or judicial proceeding to the prejudice of the adverse party, where the parties are the same and the same questions are involved.” See Tiddy v. Graves, 127 N. C., 502 , 37 S. E., 513 ; Jenkins v. Renfrow, 151 N. C., 323 , 66 S. E., 212 ; Owen v. Needham, 160 N. C., 381 , 76 S. E., 211 ; Weston v. Lumber Co., 162 N. C., 166 , 77 S. E., 430 ; Propst v. Caldwell, 172 N. C., 594 , 90 S. E., 757 ; Ellis v. Ellis, 193 N. C.,

1934A claim made or position taken in a former action or judicial proceeding will estop the party to make an inconsistent claim or take a conflicting position in a subsequent action or judicial proceeding to the prejudice of the adverse party, where the parties are the same and the same questions are involved.” See Tiddy v. Graves, 127 N. C., 502 , 37 S. E., 513 ; Jenkins v. Renfrow, 151 N. C., 323 , 66 S. E., 212 ; Owen v. Needham, 160 N. C., 381 , 76 S. E., 211 ; Weston v. Lumber Co., 162 N. C., 166 , 77 S. E., 430 ; Propst v. Caldwell, 172 N. C., 594 , 90 S. E., 757 ; Ellis v. Ellis, 193 N. C.,

11934–1934
Owen v. . Needham neutral
nc · 1912
2 sentences

1934A claim made or position taken in a former action or judicial proceeding will estop the party to make an inconsistent claim or take a conflicting position in a subsequent action or judicial proceeding to the prejudice of the adverse party, where the parties are the same and the same questions are involved.” See Tiddy v. Graves, 127 N. C., 502 , 37 S. E., 513 ; Jenkins v. Renfrow, 151 N. C., 323 , 66 S. E., 212 ; Owen v. Needham, 160 N. C., 381 , 76 S. E., 211 ; Weston v. Lumber Co., 162 N. C., 166 , 77 S. E., 430 ; Propst v. Caldwell, 172 N. C., 594 , 90 S. E., 757 ; Ellis v. Ellis, 193 N. C.,

1934A claim made or position taken in a former action or judicial proceeding will estop the party to make an inconsistent claim or take a conflicting position in a subsequent action or judicial proceeding to the prejudice of the adverse party, where the parties are the same and the same questions are involved.” See Tiddy v. Graves, 127 N. C., 502 , 37 S. E., 513 ; Jenkins v. Renfrow, 151 N. C., 323 , 66 S. E., 212 ; Owen v. Needham, 160 N. C., 381 , 76 S. E., 211 ; Weston v. Lumber Co., 162 N. C., 166 , 77 S. E., 430 ; Propst v. Caldwell, 172 N. C., 594 , 90 S. E., 757 ; Ellis v. Ellis, 193 N. C.,

11934–1934
Weston v. . Lumber Co. neutral
nc · 1913
1 sentence

1934A claim made or position taken in a former action or judicial proceeding will estop the party to make an inconsistent claim or take a conflicting position in a subsequent action or judicial proceeding to the prejudice of the adverse party, where the parties are the same and the same questions are involved.” See Tiddy v. Graves, 127 N. C., 502 , 37 S. E., 513 ; Jenkins v. Renfrow, 151 N. C., 323 , 66 S. E., 212 ; Owen v. Needham, 160 N. C., 381 , 76 S. E., 211 ; Weston v. Lumber Co., 162 N. C., 166 , 77 S. E., 430 ; Propst v. Caldwell, 172 N. C., 594 , 90 S. E., 757 ; Ellis v. Ellis, 193 N. C.,

11934–1934
Harvey v. Kinston Knitting Co. green
nc · 1929
2 sentences

1934A claim made or position taken in a former action or judicial proceeding will estop the party to make an inconsistent claim or take a conflicting position in a subsequent action or judicial proceeding to the prejudice of the adverse party, where the parties are the same and the same questions are involved.” See Tiddy v. Graves, 127 N. C., 502 , 37 S. E., 513 ; Jenkins v. Renfrow, 151 N. C., 323 , 66 S. E., 212 ; Owen v. Needham, 160 N. C., 381 , 76 S. E., 211 ; Weston v. Lumber Co., 162 N. C., 166 , 77 S. E., 430 ; Propst v. Caldwell, 172 N. C., 594 , 90 S. E., 757 ; Ellis v. Ellis, 193 N. C.,

1934A claim made or position taken in a former action or judicial proceeding will estop the party to make an inconsistent claim or take a conflicting position in a subsequent action or judicial proceeding to the prejudice of the adverse party, where the parties are the same and the same questions are involved.” See Tiddy v. Graves, 127 N. C., 502 , 37 S. E., 513 ; Jenkins v. Renfrow, 151 N. C., 323 , 66 S. E., 212 ; Owen v. Needham, 160 N. C., 381 , 76 S. E., 211 ; Weston v. Lumber Co., 162 N. C., 166 , 77 S. E., 430 ; Propst v. Caldwell, 172 N. C., 594 , 90 S. E., 757 ; Ellis v. Ellis, 193 N. C.,

11934–1934
Tiddy v. Graves. neutral
nc · 1900
2 sentences

1934A claim made or position taken in a former action or judicial proceeding will estop the party to make an inconsistent claim or take a conflicting position in a subsequent action or judicial proceeding to the prejudice of the adverse party, where the parties are the same and the same questions are involved.” See Tiddy v. Graves, 127 N. C., 502 , 37 S. E., 513 ; Jenkins v. Renfrow, 151 N. C., 323 , 66 S. E., 212 ; Owen v. Needham, 160 N. C., 381 , 76 S. E., 211 ; Weston v. Lumber Co., 162 N. C., 166 , 77 S. E., 430 ; Propst v. Caldwell, 172 N. C., 594 , 90 S. E., 757 ; Ellis v. Ellis, 193 N. C.,

1934A claim made or position taken in a former action or judicial proceeding will estop the party to make an inconsistent claim or take a conflicting position in a subsequent action or judicial proceeding to the prejudice of the adverse party, where the parties are the same and the same questions are involved.” See Tiddy v. Graves, 127 N. C., 502 , 37 S. E., 513 ; Jenkins v. Renfrow, 151 N. C., 323 , 66 S. E., 212 ; Owen v. Needham, 160 N. C., 381 , 76 S. E., 211 ; Weston v. Lumber Co., 162 N. C., 166 , 77 S. E., 430 ; Propst v. Caldwell, 172 N. C., 594 , 90 S. E., 757 ; Ellis v. Ellis, 193 N. C.,

11934–1934
Armfield v. . Moore green
nc · 1852
1 sentence

1928Defining estoppel by judgment, Pearson, J., in Armfield v. Moore, 44 N. C., 157 , says: “The meaning of which is, that when a fact has been agreed on, or decided in a court of record, neither of the parties shall be allowed to call it in question, and have it tried over again at any time thereafter, so long as the judgment or decree stands unreversed. ...

11928–1928
Brantly v. . Kee neutral
· 1860
1 sentence

1927R., 172 N. C., 372 ; Brantley v. Kee, 58 N. C., 332 ; Williams v. Scott, 122 N. C., 545 .

11927–1927
Williams v. . Scott neutral
nc · 1898
1 sentence

1927R., 172 N. C., 372 ; Brantley v. Kee, 58 N. C., 332 ; Williams v. Scott, 122 N. C., 545 .

11927–1927
Holloman v. Southern Railway Co. green
· 1916
1 sentence

1927R., 172 N. C., 372 ; Brantley v. Kee, 58 N. C., 332 ; Williams v. Scott, 122 N. C., 545 .

11927–1927

Where else courts name it

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