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refusal instruction in North Carolina

7 North Carolina opinions name it 2 courts 1947–2019 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 (2)

CaseFollowedCited
Alabama v. Smithgreen
scotus · 1989 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
2 sentences

2009See, e.g., Alabama v. Smith, 490 U.S. 794, 799 , 109 S.Ct. 2201, 2204 , 104 L.Ed.2d 865, 872 (1989); Goodwin, 457 U.S. at 384 , 102 S.Ct. at 2494 , 73 L.Ed.2d at 87 .

2009See, e.g., Alabama v. Smith, 490 U.S. 794, 799 , 109 S.Ct. 2201, 2204 , 104 L.Ed.2d 865, 872 (1989); Goodwin, 457 U.S. at 384 , 102 S.Ct. at 2494 , 73 L.Ed.2d at 87 .

11
Cox v. Coxgreen
ncctapp · 1999 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
1 sentence

2009App. 221, 233 , 515 S.E.2d 61, 69 (1999) (“The trial court’s refusal to *251 enter a permanent order has deprived defendant of appellate review and the refusal was error.”).

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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 (16)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Williams green
· 2009
1 sentence

2019Id.

12019–2019
Smithwick v. Crutchfield green
ncctapp · 1987
1 sentence

2013Defendant’s argument also appears to be partially premised upon the rule that “ ‘no appeal lies from one Superior Court judge to another; that one Superior Court judge may not correct another’s errors of law; and that ordinarily one judge may not modify, overrule, or change the judgment of another Superior Court judge previously made in the same action.’ ” Smithwick v. Crutchfield, 87 N.C.

12013–2013
Mutch v. Jarratt green
scotus · 1995
1 sentence

2009Indeed, our Supreme Court has specifically upheld a trial court's refusal to rule on a motion in limine seeking to preclude the State from cross-examining the defendant on certain facts because, even though the evidence appeared inadmissible, "the trial court could not know if defendant would `open the door' to cross-examination about [those facts] until defendant testified." State v. White, 340 N.C. 264, 289 , 457 S.E.2d 841, 855 , cert denied, 516 U.S. 994 , 133 L.

12009–2009
Pinder v. Johnson green
scotus · 1995
1 sentence

2009Ed. 2d 436 , 116 S. Ct. 530 (1995).

12009–2009
Veneri v. White green
scotus · 1995
1 sentence

2009Indeed, our Supreme Court has specifically upheld a trial court's refusal to rule on a motion in limine seeking to preclude the State from cross-examining the defendant on certain facts because, even though the evidence appeared inadmissible, "the trial court could not know if defendant would `open the door' to cross-examination about [those facts] until defendant testified." State v. White, 340 N.C. 264, 289 , 457 S.E.2d 841, 855 , cert denied, 516 U.S. 994 , 133 L.

12009–2009
State v. White green
· 1995
2 sentences

2009Indeed, our Supreme Court has specifically upheld a trial court's refusal to rule on a motion in limine seeking to preclude the State from cross-examining the defendant on certain facts because, even though the evidence appeared inadmissible, "the trial court could not know if defendant would `open the door' to cross-examination about [those facts] until defendant testified." State v. White, 340 N.C. 264, 289 , 457 S.E.2d 841, 855 , cert denied, 516 U.S. 994 , 133 L.

2009Indeed, our Supreme Court has specifically upheld a trial court's refusal to rule on a motion in limine seeking to preclude the State from cross-examining the defendant on certain facts because, even though the evidence appeared inadmissible, "the trial court could not know if defendant would `open the door' to cross-examination about [those facts] until defendant testified." State v. White, 340 N.C. 264, 289 , 457 S.E.2d 841, 855 , cert denied, 516 U.S. 994 , 133 L.

12009–2009
United States v. Goodwin green
scotus · 1982
2 sentences

2009See, e.g., Alabama v. Smith, 490 U.S. 794, 799 , 109 S.Ct. 2201, 2204 , 104 L.Ed.2d 865, 872 (1989); Goodwin, 457 U.S. at 384 , 102 S.Ct. at 2494 , 73 L.Ed.2d at 87 .

2009See, e.g., Alabama v. Smith, 490 U.S. 794, 799 , 109 S.Ct. 2201, 2204 , 104 L.Ed.2d 865, 872 (1989); Goodwin, 457 U.S. at 384 , 102 S.Ct. at 2494 , 73 L.Ed.2d at 87 .

12009–2009
Darbo v. Old Keller Farm Property Owners' Ass'n green
ncctapp · 2005
2 sentences

2008However, we began our analysis by stating that “the issues presented in this case are issues that are properly addressed to and resolved by county or municipal planning and inspections departments as an initial matter, rather than our courts.” Id. at 593 , 621 S.E.2d at 283 .

2008However, we began our analysis by stating that “the issues presented in this case are issues that are properly addressed to and resolved by county or municipal planning and inspections departments as an initial matter, rather than our courts.” Id. at 593 , 621 S.E.2d at 283 .

12008–2008
Williams v. . Thomas neutral
nc · 1941
2 sentences

1947Sharpe, would be guilty of any negligence in this case.” The general rule, as stated in Huddy (7 Ed.), Section 373, is as follows: “The mere fact of skidding of a car is not of itself such evidence of negligence as to render the owner liable for an injury in consequence thereof.” Springs v. Doll, 197 N. C., 240 , 148 S. E., 251 ; Butner v. Whitlow, 201 N. C., 749 , 161 S. E., 389 ; Waller v. Hipp, 208 N. C., 117 , 179 S. E., 428 ; Taylor v. Rierson, 210 N. C., 185 , 185 S. E., 627 ; Hewitt v. Urich, supra; Clodfeller v. Wells, 212 N. C., 823 , 195 S. E., 11 ; Williams v. Thomas, 219 N. C., 727

1947Sharpe, would be guilty of any negligence in this case.” The general rule, as stated in Huddy (7 Ed.), Section 373, is as follows: “The mere fact of skidding of a car is not of itself such evidence of negligence as to render the owner liable for an injury in consequence thereof.” Springs v. Doll, 197 N. C., 240 , 148 S. E., 251 ; Butner v. Whitlow, 201 N. C., 749 , 161 S. E., 389 ; Waller v. Hipp, 208 N. C., 117 , 179 S. E., 428 ; Taylor v. Rierson, 210 N. C., 185 , 185 S. E., 627 ; Hewitt v. Urich, supra; Clodfeller v. Wells, 212 N. C., 823 , 195 S. E., 11 ; Williams v. Thomas, 219 N. C., 727

11947–1947
Waller v. . Hipp neutral
nc · 1935
2 sentences

1947Sharpe, would be guilty of any negligence in this case.” The general rule, as stated in Huddy (7 Ed.), Section 373, is as follows: “The mere fact of skidding of a car is not of itself such evidence of negligence as to render the owner liable for an injury in consequence thereof.” Springs v. Doll, 197 N. C., 240 , 148 S. E., 251 ; Butner v. Whitlow, 201 N. C., 749 , 161 S. E., 389 ; Waller v. Hipp, 208 N. C., 117 , 179 S. E., 428 ; Taylor v. Rierson, 210 N. C., 185 , 185 S. E., 627 ; Hewitt v. Urich, supra; Clodfeller v. Wells, 212 N. C., 823 , 195 S. E., 11 ; Williams v. Thomas, 219 N. C., 727

1947Sharpe, would be guilty of any negligence in this case.” The general rule, as stated in Huddy (7 Ed.), Section 373, is as follows: “The mere fact of skidding of a car is not of itself such evidence of negligence as to render the owner liable for an injury in consequence thereof.” Springs v. Doll, 197 N. C., 240 , 148 S. E., 251 ; Butner v. Whitlow, 201 N. C., 749 , 161 S. E., 389 ; Waller v. Hipp, 208 N. C., 117 , 179 S. E., 428 ; Taylor v. Rierson, 210 N. C., 185 , 185 S. E., 627 ; Hewitt v. Urich, supra; Clodfeller v. Wells, 212 N. C., 823 , 195 S. E., 11 ; Williams v. Thomas, 219 N. C., 727

11947–1947
Head v. . Insurance Co. neutral
nc · 1936
1 sentence

1947Sharpe, would be guilty of any negligence in this case.” The general rule, as stated in Huddy (7 Ed.), Section 373, is as follows: “The mere fact of skidding of a car is not of itself such evidence of negligence as to render the owner liable for an injury in consequence thereof.” Springs v. Doll, 197 N. C., 240 , 148 S. E., 251 ; Butner v. Whitlow, 201 N. C., 749 , 161 S. E., 389 ; Waller v. Hipp, 208 N. C., 117 , 179 S. E., 428 ; Taylor v. Rierson, 210 N. C., 185 , 185 S. E., 627 ; Hewitt v. Urich, supra; Clodfeller v. Wells, 212 N. C., 823 , 195 S. E., 11 ; Williams v. Thomas, 219 N. C., 727

11947–1947
Springs v. . Doll green
nc · 1929
2 sentences

1947Sharpe, would be guilty of any negligence in this case.” The general rule, as stated in Huddy (7 Ed.), Section 373, is as follows: “The mere fact of skidding of a car is not of itself such evidence of negligence as to render the owner liable for an injury in consequence thereof.” Springs v. Doll, 197 N. C., 240 , 148 S. E., 251 ; Butner v. Whitlow, 201 N. C., 749 , 161 S. E., 389 ; Waller v. Hipp, 208 N. C., 117 , 179 S. E., 428 ; Taylor v. Rierson, 210 N. C., 185 , 185 S. E., 627 ; Hewitt v. Urich, supra; Clodfeller v. Wells, 212 N. C., 823 , 195 S. E., 11 ; Williams v. Thomas, 219 N. C., 727

1947Sharpe, would be guilty of any negligence in this case.” The general rule, as stated in Huddy (7 Ed.), Section 373, is as follows: “The mere fact of skidding of a car is not of itself such evidence of negligence as to render the owner liable for an injury in consequence thereof.” Springs v. Doll, 197 N. C., 240 , 148 S. E., 251 ; Butner v. Whitlow, 201 N. C., 749 , 161 S. E., 389 ; Waller v. Hipp, 208 N. C., 117 , 179 S. E., 428 ; Taylor v. Rierson, 210 N. C., 185 , 185 S. E., 627 ; Hewitt v. Urich, supra; Clodfeller v. Wells, 212 N. C., 823 , 195 S. E., 11 ; Williams v. Thomas, 219 N. C., 727

11947–1947
Clodfelter v. . Wells green
nc · 1938
2 sentences

1947Sharpe, would be guilty of any negligence in this case.” The general rule, as stated in Huddy (7 Ed.), Section 373, is as follows: “The mere fact of skidding of a car is not of itself such evidence of negligence as to render the owner liable for an injury in consequence thereof.” Springs v. Doll, 197 N. C., 240 , 148 S. E., 251 ; Butner v. Whitlow, 201 N. C., 749 , 161 S. E., 389 ; Waller v. Hipp, 208 N. C., 117 , 179 S. E., 428 ; Taylor v. Rierson, 210 N. C., 185 , 185 S. E., 627 ; Hewitt v. Urich, supra; Clodfeller v. Wells, 212 N. C., 823 , 195 S. E., 11 ; Williams v. Thomas, 219 N. C., 727

1947Sharpe, would be guilty of any negligence in this case.” The general rule, as stated in Huddy (7 Ed.), Section 373, is as follows: “The mere fact of skidding of a car is not of itself such evidence of negligence as to render the owner liable for an injury in consequence thereof.” Springs v. Doll, 197 N. C., 240 , 148 S. E., 251 ; Butner v. Whitlow, 201 N. C., 749 , 161 S. E., 389 ; Waller v. Hipp, 208 N. C., 117 , 179 S. E., 428 ; Taylor v. Rierson, 210 N. C., 185 , 185 S. E., 627 ; Hewitt v. Urich, supra; Clodfeller v. Wells, 212 N. C., 823 , 195 S. E., 11 ; Williams v. Thomas, 219 N. C., 727

11947–1947
Mitchell v. . Melts green
nc · 1942
2 sentences

1947Sharpe, would be guilty of any negligence in this case.” The general rule, as stated in Huddy (7 Ed.), Section 373, is as follows: “The mere fact of skidding of a car is not of itself such evidence of negligence as to render the owner liable for an injury in consequence thereof.” Springs v. Doll, 197 N. C., 240 , 148 S. E., 251 ; Butner v. Whitlow, 201 N. C., 749 , 161 S. E., 389 ; Waller v. Hipp, 208 N. C., 117 , 179 S. E., 428 ; Taylor v. Rierson, 210 N. C., 185 , 185 S. E., 627 ; Hewitt v. Urich, supra; Clodfeller v. Wells, 212 N. C., 823 , 195 S. E., 11 ; Williams v. Thomas, 219 N. C., 727

1947Sharpe, would be guilty of any negligence in this case.” The general rule, as stated in Huddy (7 Ed.), Section 373, is as follows: “The mere fact of skidding of a car is not of itself such evidence of negligence as to render the owner liable for an injury in consequence thereof.” Springs v. Doll, 197 N. C., 240 , 148 S. E., 251 ; Butner v. Whitlow, 201 N. C., 749 , 161 S. E., 389 ; Waller v. Hipp, 208 N. C., 117 , 179 S. E., 428 ; Taylor v. Rierson, 210 N. C., 185 , 185 S. E., 627 ; Hewitt v. Urich, supra; Clodfeller v. Wells, 212 N. C., 823 , 195 S. E., 11 ; Williams v. Thomas, 219 N. C., 727

11947–1947
Taylor v. . Rierson neutral
nc · 1936
1 sentence

1947Sharpe, would be guilty of any negligence in this case.” The general rule, as stated in Huddy (7 Ed.), Section 373, is as follows: “The mere fact of skidding of a car is not of itself such evidence of negligence as to render the owner liable for an injury in consequence thereof.” Springs v. Doll, 197 N. C., 240 , 148 S. E., 251 ; Butner v. Whitlow, 201 N. C., 749 , 161 S. E., 389 ; Waller v. Hipp, 208 N. C., 117 , 179 S. E., 428 ; Taylor v. Rierson, 210 N. C., 185 , 185 S. E., 627 ; Hewitt v. Urich, supra; Clodfeller v. Wells, 212 N. C., 823 , 195 S. E., 11 ; Williams v. Thomas, 219 N. C., 727

11947–1947
Butner v. . Whitlow green
nc · 1931
2 sentences

1947Sharpe, would be guilty of any negligence in this case.” The general rule, as stated in Huddy (7 Ed.), Section 373, is as follows: “The mere fact of skidding of a car is not of itself such evidence of negligence as to render the owner liable for an injury in consequence thereof.” Springs v. Doll, 197 N. C., 240 , 148 S. E., 251 ; Butner v. Whitlow, 201 N. C., 749 , 161 S. E., 389 ; Waller v. Hipp, 208 N. C., 117 , 179 S. E., 428 ; Taylor v. Rierson, 210 N. C., 185 , 185 S. E., 627 ; Hewitt v. Urich, supra; Clodfeller v. Wells, 212 N. C., 823 , 195 S. E., 11 ; Williams v. Thomas, 219 N. C., 727

1947Sharpe, would be guilty of any negligence in this case.” The general rule, as stated in Huddy (7 Ed.), Section 373, is as follows: “The mere fact of skidding of a car is not of itself such evidence of negligence as to render the owner liable for an injury in consequence thereof.” Springs v. Doll, 197 N. C., 240 , 148 S. E., 251 ; Butner v. Whitlow, 201 N. C., 749 , 161 S. E., 389 ; Waller v. Hipp, 208 N. C., 117 , 179 S. E., 428 ; Taylor v. Rierson, 210 N. C., 185 , 185 S. E., 627 ; Hewitt v. Urich, supra; Clodfeller v. Wells, 212 N. C., 823 , 195 S. E., 11 ; Williams v. Thomas, 219 N. C., 727

11947–1947

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