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2 canonical passages across 2 cases, quoted by 8 opinions in total. These passages cluster together because the same opinions keep quoting them side by side — they state parts of one doctrine. The anchor passage is from Bailey v. State.

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1 Bailey v. State Anchor
nc · 1998
green “the trial court's findings of fact have the force and effect of a jury verdict and are conclusive on appeal if there is competent evidence to support them, even though the evidence could be viewed as supporting a different finding.” 5
2 In Re Revocation of License of Berman
nc · 1957
green “facts found under a misapprehension of the law are not binding on this court and will be set aside, and the cause remanded to the end that the evidence should be considered in its true legal light.” 3

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