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N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7A-27 (2026)

Appeals of right from the courts of the trial divisions

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(a) Appeal lies of right directly to the Supreme Court in any of the following cases:

(1) All cases in which the defendant is convicted of murder in the first degree and the judgment of the superior court includes a sentence of death.

(2) From any final judgment in a case designated as a mandatory complex business case pursuant to G.S. 7A-45.4 or designated as a discretionary complex business case pursuant to Rule 2.1 of the General Rules of Practice for the Superior and District Courts.

(3) From any interlocutory order of a Business Court Judge that does any of the following:

a. Affects a substantial right.

b. In effect determines the action and prevents a judgment from which an appeal might be taken.

c. Discontinues the action.

d. Grants or refuses a new trial.

(4) Any trial court's decision regarding class action certification under G.S. 1A-1, Rule 23.

(5) Repealed by Session Laws 2021-18, s. 1, effective July 1, 2021, and applicable to appeals filed on or after that date.

(6) In all cases where a defendant has challenged a method of execution under G.S. 15-188, and a trial court has declared the method unconstitutional.

(a1) Repealed by Session Laws 2016-125, s. 22(b), 4th Ex. Sess., effective December 1, 2016.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (a) of this section, appeal lies of right directly to the Court of Appeals in any of the following cases:

(1) From any final judgment of a superior court, other than one based on a plea of guilty or nolo contendere, including any final judgment entered upon review of a decision of an administrative agency, except for a final judgment entered upon review of a court martial under G.S. 127A-62.

(2) From any final judgment of a district court in a civil action.

(3) From any interlocutory order or judgment of a superior court or district court in a civil action or proceeding that does any of the following:

a. Affects a substantial right.

b. In effect determines the action and prevents a judgment from which an appeal might be taken.

c. Discontinues the action.

d. Grants or refuses a new trial.

e. Determines a claim prosecuted under G.S. 50-19.1.

f. Grants temporary injunctive relief restraining the State or a political subdivision of the State from enforcing the operation or execution of an act of the General Assembly. This sub-subdivision only applies where the State or a political subdivision of the State is a party in the civil action.

g. Denies, upon the court's own motion or the motion of a party, the transfer of an action or proceeding pursuant to Rule 42(b)(4) of the North Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure.

(4) From any other order or judgment of the superior court from which an appeal is authorized by statute.

(c) through (e) Repealed by Session Laws 2013-411, s. 1, effective August 23, 2013. (1967, c. 108, s. 1; 1971, c. 377, s. 3; 1973, c. 704; 1977, c. 711, s. 4; 1987, c. 679; 1995, c. 204, s. 1; 2010-193, s. 17; 2013-411, s. 1; 2014-100, s. 18B.16(e); 2014-102, s. 1; 2015-264, s. 1(b); 2016-125, 4th Ex. Sess., s. 22(b); 2017-7, s. 2; 2021-18, s. 1; 2023-134, s. 16.21(c); 2025-93, s. 6.5(e).)

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 1,714 cases (760 in the last 5 years), 1968–2026 · leading case: Krawiec v. Manly, 811 S.E.2d 542 (N.C. 2018).

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Krawiec v. Manly, 811 S.E.2d 542 (N.C. 2018). · cites it 8× “G.S. § 7A-27(a)(2)-(3). In their appeal, plaintiffs challenge the Business Court’s dismissal of their claims against the Metropolitan defendants for tortious interference with contract, misappropriation of trade secrets, unfair and deceptive practices, civil conspiracy, and…”

J & B Slurry Seal Co. v. Mid-South Aviation, Inc., 362 S.E.2d 812 (N.C. Ct. App. 1987). · cites it 24× “2d 338, 343 (1978) (stating both Section 1-277 and Section 7A-27 "in effect provide that no appeal" of "interlocutory" orders allowed unless substantial right affected).”

State ex rel. McCrory v. Berger, 781 S.E.2d 248 (N.C. 2016). · cites it 9× “RIEGEL Appeal pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 7A-27(a1) from a decision and judgment entered on 16 March 2015 by a three-judge panel of the Superior Court, Wake County, appointed under N.”

State v. J.C., 827 S.E.2d 280 (N.C. 2019). · cites it 50× “The State contends that expunction hearings are civil proceedings, similar to hearings *284 conducted to determine an individual's eligibility for satellite-based monitoring, and therefore, the State's right to appeal should be governed by N.C.G.S. § 7A-27, which generally…”

North Carolina Dep't of Env't & Nat. Resources v. Carroll, 599 S.E.2d 888 (N.C. 2004). · cites it 6× “IV, § 12, N.C.G.S. § 7A-27(b) (2003), N.C. R. App. P.”

State v. Garcia, 597 S.E.2d 724 (N.C. 2004). · cites it 6× “Defendant appealed his conviction and sentence pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 7A-27(a), and this Court heard oral argument in defendant's case on 13 October 2003.”

State v. Singleton, 689 S.E.2d 562 (N.C. Ct. App. 2010). · cites it 12× “2d 217, 219 (1970) (citing N.C. Gen.Stat. § 7A-27). Under N.C. Gen. Stat.”

In re T.N.H., 831 S.E.2d 54 (N.C. 2019). · cites it 3× “Respondent gave timely notice of appeal to this Court pursuant to N.C.G.S. §§ 7A-27(a)(5) and 7B-1001(a1)(1).”

Christenbury Eye Ctr., P.A. v. Medflow, Inc., 783 S.E.2d 264 (N.C. Ct. App. 2016). · cites it 18× “In 2014, our General Assembly enacted Chapter 102 of the 2014 North Carolina Session Laws, which, among other things, amended N.C. Gen.Stat. § 7A-27 so as to provide a direct right of appeal to the Supreme Court from a final judgment of the Business Court.”

USA Trouser v. Williams, 812 S.E.2d 373 (N.C. Ct. App. 2018). · cites it 8× “§§ 7A-27(b) (2013) and 1-277 (2017). In 2014, our General Assembly enacted Chapter 102 of the 2014 North Carolina Session Laws, which, among *376 other things, amended N.”

State v. Singleton, 689 S.E.2d 562 (N.C. Ct. App. 2010). · cites it 12× “2d 217, 219 (1970) (citing N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7A-27). Under N.C. Gen.”

Town of Boone v. State, 794 S.E.2d 710 (N.C. 2016). · cites it 8× “STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, Defendant, COUNTY OF WATAUGA, Intervenor-Defendant Appeal pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 7A-27(a1) from an order entered on 29 July 2015 by a three-judge panel of the Superior Court, Wake County, appointed by the Chief Justice under N.”

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— N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7A-27(B)(3)(a) — 1 case

Arrington v. Arrington (N.C. Ct. App. 2025).

— N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7A-27(D)(1) — 1 case

East Camp, LLC v. Spruill, 677 S.E.2d 14 (N.C. Ct. App. 2009).

— N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7A-27(a) — 97 cases

State v. Garcia, 597 S.E.2d 724 (N.C. 2004). “Defendant appealed his conviction and sentence pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 7A-27(a), and this Court heard oral argument in defendant's case on 13 October 2003.”

Hanesbrands Inc. v. Fowler, 794 S.E.2d 497 (N.C. 2016).

State v. Allen, 615 S.E.2d 256 (N.C. 2005).

State v. Allen, 626 S.E.2d 271 (N.C. 2006).

State v. Thompson, 604 S.E.2d 850 (N.C. 2004).

— N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7A-27(a)(1) — 11 cases

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— N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7A-27(a)(2) — 55 cases

Krawiec v. Manly, 811 S.E.2d 542 (N.C. 2018). “G.S. § 7A-27(a)(2)-(3). In their appeal, plaintiffs challenge the Business Court’s dismissal of their claims against the Metropolitan defendants for tortious interference with contract, misappropriation of trade secrets, unfair and deceptive practices, civil conspiracy, and…”

Christenbury Eye Ctr., P.A. v. Medflow, Inc., 802 S.E.2d 888 (N.C. 2017).

Christenbury Eye Ctr., P.A. v. Medflow, Inc., 783 S.E.2d 264 (N.C. Ct. App. 2016). “In 2014, our General Assembly enacted Chapter 102 of the 2014 North Carolina Session Laws, which, among other things, amended N.C. Gen.Stat. § 7A-27 so as to provide a direct right of appeal to the Supreme Court from a final judgment of the Business Court.”

USA Trouser v. Williams, 812 S.E.2d 373 (N.C. Ct. App. 2018). “§§ 7A-27(b) (2013) and 1-277 (2017). In 2014, our General Assembly enacted Chapter 102 of the 2014 North Carolina Session Laws, which, among *376 other things, amended N.”

Beem USA Ltd.-Liab. Ltd. P'ship v. Grax Consulting LLC (N.C. 2020).

— N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7A-27(a)(3) — 40 cases

Plasman v. Decca Furniture (USA), Inc., 800 S.E.2d 761 (N.C. Ct. App. 2017).

In re Se. Eye Ctr.-Pending Matters, 809 S.E.2d 582 (N.C. 2018).

KNC Techs., LLC v. Tutton (N.C. 2022).

— N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7A-27(a)(3)(a) — 5 cases

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. v. Stocks, 831 S.E.2d 378 (N.C. Ct. App. 2019).

Button v. Level Four Orthotics & Prosthetics, Inc. (N.C. 2022).

Howard v. MAXISIQ (N.C. 2025).

— N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7A-27(a)(3)(c) — 1 case

Alc Mfg., Inc. v. J. Streicher & Co., 2020 NCBC 55 (N.C. Bus. Ct. 2020).

— N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7A-27(a)(4) — 12 cases

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McMillan v. Blue Ridge Cos., Inc. (N.C. 2021).

Dewalt v. Hooks (N.C. 2022).

— N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7A-27(a)(5) — 22 cases

In re T.N.H., 831 S.E.2d 54 (N.C. 2019). “Respondent gave timely notice of appeal to this Court pursuant to N.C.G.S. §§ 7A-27(a)(5) and 7B-1001(a1)(1).”

In re Z.L.W., 831 S.E.2d 62 (N.C. 2019).

In re C.B.C. (N.C. 2019).

In re T.H. (N.C. 2019).

— N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7A-27(a1) — 8 cases

State ex rel. McCrory v. Berger, 781 S.E.2d 248 (N.C. 2016). “RIEGEL Appeal pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 7A-27(a1) from a decision and judgment entered on 16 March 2015 by a three-judge panel of the Superior Court, Wake County, appointed under N.”

Town of Boone v. State, 794 S.E.2d 710 (N.C. 2016). “STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, Defendant, COUNTY OF WATAUGA, Intervenor-Defendant Appeal pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 7A-27(a1) from an order entered on 29 July 2015 by a three-judge panel of the Superior Court, Wake County, appointed by the Chief Justice under N.”

In re Hughes, 785 S.E.2d 111 (N.C. Ct. App. 2016).

N.C. State Bd. of Educ. v. State, 805 S.E.2d 518 (N.C. Ct. App. 2017).

Town of Boone v. State of North Carolina (N.C. 2015).

— N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7A-27(al) — 5 cases

Town of Boone v. State of North Carolina, 777 S.E.2d 759 (N.C. 2015).

North Carolina State Bd. of Educ. v. State of North Carolina, 794 S.E.2d 801 (N.C. 2016).

N.C. State Bd. of Educ. v. State, 794 S.E.2d 801 (N.C. 2016).

— N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7A-27(b) — 512 cases

North Carolina Dep't of Env't & Nat. Resources v. Carroll, 599 S.E.2d 888 (N.C. 2004). “IV, § 12, N.C.G.S. § 7A-27(b) (2003), N.C. R. App. P.”

State v. Watkins, 783 S.E.2d 279 (N.C. Ct. App. 2016).

In Re Guess, 376 S.E.2d 8 (N.C. 1989).

State v. Spinks, 808 S.E.2d 350 (N.C. Ct. App. 2017).

State v. Singleton, 689 S.E.2d 562 (N.C. Ct. App. 2010). “2d 217, 219 (1970) (citing N.C. Gen.Stat. § 7A-27). Under N.C. Gen. Stat.”

— N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7A-27(b)(1) — 359 cases

State v. Hester, 803 S.E.2d 8 (N.C. Ct. App. 2017).

Arnesen v. Rivers Edge Golf Club & Plantation, Inc., 781 S.E.2d 1 (N.C. 2015).

Hart v. State, 774 S.E.2d 281 (N.C. 2015).

State v. Yisrael, 804 S.E.2d 742 (N.C. Ct. App. 2017).

In re the Est. of James Junior Phillips, 795 S.E.2d 273 (N.C. Ct. App. 2016).

— N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7A-27(b)(1)(2015) — 2 cases

Conleys Creek Ltd. P'ship v. Smoky Mountain Country Club Prop. Owners Ass'n, 805 S.E.2d 147 (N.C. Ct. App. 2017).

Conleys Creek Ltd. P'ship v. Smoky Mountain Country Club Prop. Owners Ass'n, 799 S.E.2d 879 (N.C. Ct. App. 2017).

— N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7A-27(b)(2) — 138 cases

Routten v. Routten, 822 S.E.2d 436 (N.C. Ct. App. 2018).

Zurosky v. Shaffer, 763 S.E.2d 755 (N.C. Ct. App. 2014).

In re: J.C.D., 828 S.E.2d 186 (N.C. Ct. App. 2019).

Banks v. Hunter, 796 S.E.2d 361 (N.C. Ct. App. 2017).

Adams v. Langdon, 826 S.E.2d 236 (N.C. Ct. App. 2019).

— N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7A-27(b)(2)(2023) — 1 case

LoNano v. Murphy (N.C. Ct. App. 2025).

— N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7A-27(b)(2)(a) — 2 cases

Nielson v. Schmoke (N.C. Ct. App. 2021).

— N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7A-27(b)(2025) — 1 case

State v. Stockton (N.C. Ct. App. 2026).

— N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7A-27(b)(3) — 27 cases

Sandhill Amusements, Inc. v. Sheriff of Onslow Cnty., 762 S.E.2d 666 (N.C. Ct. App. 2014).

Chastain v. Arndt, 800 S.E.2d 68 (N.C. Ct. App. 2017).

Sed Holdings, LLC v. 3 Star Props., LLC, 791 S.E.2d 914 (N.C. Ct. App. 2016).

Plasman v. Decca Furniture (USA), Inc., 800 S.E.2d 761 (N.C. Ct. App. 2017).

Kelley v. Kelley, 798 S.E.2d 771 (N.C. Ct. App. 2017).

— N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7A-27(b)(3)(a) — 66 cases

Stokes v. Crumpton, 784 S.E.2d 537 (N.C. Ct. App. 2016).

Denney v. Wardson Constr., Inc., 824 S.E.2d 436 (N.C. Ct. App. 2019).

Gea, Inc. v. Luxury Auctions Mktg., Inc., 817 S.E.2d 422 (N.C. Ct. App. 2018).

Lake v. State Health Plan For Teachers & State Emps., 825 S.E.2d 645 (N.C. Ct. App. 2019).

N.C. Dep't of Transp. v. Laxmi Hotels of Spring Lake, Inc., 817 S.E.2d 62 (N.C. Ct. App. 2018).

— N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7A-27(b)(3)(b) — 3 cases

Universal Life Ins. Co. v. Lindberg (N.C. Ct. App. 2023).

Universal Life Ins. Co. v. Lindberg (N.C. Ct. App. 2026).

McFarland by McFarland v. Pitt Cnty. Bd. of Educ., 826 S.E.2d 858 (N.C. Ct. App. 2019).

— N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7A-27(b)(3)(c) — 2 cases

Alexander v. NC State Bd. of Elections (N.C. Ct. App. 2022).

— N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7A-27(b)(3)(d) — 3 cases

Regency Lake Owners' Ass'n, Inc. v. Regency Lake, LLC, 814 S.E.2d 121 (N.C. Ct. App. 2018).

Helbein v. Helbein, 824 S.E.2d 927 (N.C. Ct. App. 2019).

Jones v. Corn (N.C. Ct. App. 2024).

— N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7A-27(b)(3)(e) — 4 cases

Lueallen v. Lueallen, 790 S.E.2d 690 (N.C. Ct. App. 2016).

Helbein v. Helbein, 824 S.E.2d 927 (N.C. Ct. App. 2019).

Brown v. Brown (N.C. Ct. App. 2023).

Spencer v. Spencer (N.C. Ct. App. 2014).

— N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7A-27(b)(3)(f) — 1 case

No Limit Games (N.C. Ct. App. 2024).

— N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7A-27(b)(4) — 18 cases

State v. J.C., 827 S.E.2d 280 (N.C. 2019). “The State contends that expunction hearings are civil proceedings, similar to hearings *284 conducted to determine an individual's eligibility for satellite-based monitoring, and therefore, the State's right to appeal should be governed by N.C.G.S. § 7A-27, which generally…”

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State v. Rojas (N.C. Ct. App. 2025).

State v. J.C. (N.C. 2019).

State v. Lane (N.C. Ct. App. 2021).

— N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7A-27(b)(l) — 4 cases

Templeton Props. LP v. Town of Boone, 759 S.E.2d 311 (N.C. Ct. App. 2014).

Lost Forest Dev. (N.C. Ct. App. 2021).

Armistead v. Shaw (N.C. Ct. App. 2025).

— N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7A-27(c) — 28 cases

Stafford v. Stafford, 515 S.E.2d 43 (N.C. Ct. App. 1999).

Peters v. Pennington, 707 S.E.2d 724 (N.C. Ct. App. 2011).

First Fed. Bank v. Aldridge, 749 S.E.2d 289 (N.C. Ct. App. 2013).

Lynn v. Lynn, 689 S.E.2d 198 (N.C. Ct. App. 2010).

Duncan v. Duncan, 742 S.E.2d 799 (N.C. 2013).

— N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7A-27(c)(1995) — 1 case

Stafford v. Stafford, 515 S.E.2d 43 (N.C. Ct. App. 1999).

— N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7A-27(d) — 139 cases

J & B Slurry Seal Co. v. Mid-South Aviation, Inc., 362 S.E.2d 812 (N.C. Ct. App. 1987). “2d 338, 343 (1978) (stating both Section 1-277 and Section 7A-27 "in effect provide that no appeal" of "interlocutory" orders allowed unless substantial right affected).”

Harris v. Matthews, 643 S.E.2d 566 (N.C. 2007).

Goldston v. Am. Motors Corp., 392 S.E.2d 735 (N.C. 1990).

Bockweg v. Anderson, 428 S.E.2d 157 (N.C. 1993).

Newton v. Stand. Fire Ins., 229 S.E.2d 297 (N.C. 1976).

— N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7A-27(d)(1) — 46 cases

Craig Ex Rel. Craig v. New Hanover Cnty. Bd. of Educ., 678 S.E.2d 351 (N.C. 2009).

Carcano v. JBSS, LLC, 684 S.E.2d 41 (N.C. Ct. App. 2009).

Epic Games, Inc. v. Murphy-Johnson, 785 S.E.2d 137 (N.C. Ct. App. 2016).

Myers v. McGrady, 613 S.E.2d 334 (N.C. Ct. App. 2005).

— N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7A-27(d)(2) — 6 cases

Williams v. Habul, 724 S.E.2d 104 (N.C. Ct. App. 2012).

Scottish Re Life Corp. v. Transamerica Occidental Life Ins., 647 S.E.2d 102 (N.C. Ct. App. 2007).

Lee Cnty. Bd. of Educ. v. Adams Elec., Inc., 415 S.E.2d 576 (N.C. Ct. App. 1992).

Perry v. North Carolina Dep't of Corr., 625 S.E.2d 790 (2006).

Lyles v. Turner, 691 S.E.2d 768 (N.C. Ct. App. 2010).

— N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7A-27(d)(3) — 2 cases

Williams v. Habul, 724 S.E.2d 104 (N.C. Ct. App. 2012).

Lee Cnty. Bd. of Educ. v. Adams Elec., Inc., 415 S.E.2d 576 (N.C. Ct. App. 1992).

— N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7A-27(d)(4) — 4 cases

Land v. Land, 687 S.E.2d 511 (N.C. Ct. App. 2010).

Decker v. Homes, Inc., 680 S.E.2d 270 (N.C. Ct. App. 2009).

Lee Cnty. Bd. of Educ. v. Adams Elec., Inc., 415 S.E.2d 576 (N.C. Ct. App. 1992).

Cummings v. Ortega, 697 S.E.2d 513 (N.C. Ct. App. 2010).

— N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7A-27(d)(l) — 30 cases

Sharpe v. Worland, 522 S.E.2d 577 (N.C. 1999).

Harrison v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 613 S.E.2d 322 (N.C. Ct. App. 2005).

Hamilton v. Mortg. Info. Servs., Inc., 711 S.E.2d 185 (N.C. Ct. App. 2011).

Country Club of Johnston Cnty., Inc. v. United States Fid. & Guar. Co., 519 S.E.2d 540 (N.C. Ct. App. 1999).

— N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7A-27(e) — 3 cases

State v. Pennell, 746 S.E.2d 431 (N.C. Ct. App. 2013).

State v. Joseph, 374 S.E.2d 132 (N.C. Ct. App. 1988).

State v. Towe, 707 S.E.2d 770 (N.C. Ct. App. 2011).

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