2002 North Carolina Court of Appeals Cases

COURT OF APPEALS OPINIONS - 2002
BY FILING DATE

31 December 2002 Zip File of Published Opinions (containing WordPerfect files)
Mandate: 21 January 2003

Alaimo Family Chiropractic v. Allstate Ins. Co., 155 NC App 194 (02-300) - Assignments
Allen v. N.C. Dep't of Health & Human Servs., 155 NC App 77 (01-1129) - "Whole record test"
American Woodland Ind., Inc. v. Tolson, 155 NC App 624 (01-1533) - Standing Timber Excise Tax
Beneficial Mortgage Co. of N.C. v. Hamidpour, 155 NC App 641 (02-269) - Standing; Foreclosure Sales
Bessemer City Express, Inc. v. City of Kings Mountain N.C., 155 NC App 637 (02-41) - Sovereign Immunity
Blankenship v. Town and Country Ford, Inc., 155 NC App 161 (02-191) - Service of Process - Default Judgment - Damages
Brevorka v. Wolfe Constr., Inc., 155 NC App 353 (02-5) - Arbitration
Brown v. N.C. Div. of Motor Vehicles, 155 NC App 436 (02-9) - Americans with Disabilities Act-Sovereign immunity-Amendment of pleadings
Childs v. Johnson, 155 NC App 381 (02-4) - Governmental immunity
Cole v. Faulkner, 155 NC App 592 (01-1483) - Cancelling Conditional Restoration Driving Privileges
Davis v. Balser, 155 NC App 431 (02-101) - Motor vehicle negligence; jury instructions
Faulconer v. Wysong & Miles Co., 155 NC App 598 (02-291) - Motion to strike; doctrine of frustration
Fisher v. Housing Auth. of City of Kinston, 155 NC App 189 (01-1560) - Sovereign Immunity
Freeman v. Freeman, 155 NC App 603 (02-222) - Divorce judgment void
Gaynor v. Melvin, 155 NC App 618 (02-378) - Compulsory reference: preservation of jury trial
Gilbert v. N.C. Farm Bureau Mut. Ins. Cos., 155 NC App 400 (01-1567) - Insurance Policy
Guerrier v. Guerrier, 155 NC App 154 (01-1461) - Contempt/interlocutory appeal
Harleysville Mut. Ins. Co. v. Narron, 155 NC App 362 (02-137) - Insurance; Appraisal
Hawley v. Cash, 155 NC App 580 (02-93) - Motor vehicle negligence; Excessive damages
Hewett v. Cty. of Brunswick, (02-162) - Special exception permit; County Board of Adjustment
Howard v. Vaughn, 155 NC App 200 (02-28) - Motion to Dismiss
In re Request for Declaratory Ruling by the Envtl. Mgmt. Comm'n, 155 NC App 408 (02-99) - Wetlands Rules
In re Will of Campbell, 155 NC App 441 (01-1223) - Wills; undue influence
Jones v. Smithfield Foods, Inc., 155 NC App 110 (01-1205) - Standing
Lakey v. U.S. Airways, 155 NC App 169 (02-244) - Workers' Compensation - Determination of new injury
Lamar Outdoor Adver., Inc. v. City of Hendersonville Zoning Bd. of Adjust., 155 NC App 516 (01-1252) - Zoning; Preemption; Outdoor Advertising Control Act
Lexis-Nexis v. Travishan Corp., 155 NC App 205 (01-1247) - Pro se representation of corporations
Long v. Joyner, 155 NC App 129 (02-433) - Civil Procedure; Sanctions
Malloy v. Asheville Bd. of Adjust., 155 NC App 628 (02-318) - Zoning
Martin Architectural Prod. v. Meridian Constr. Co., 155 NC App 176 (02-326) - Materialman's lien; setoffs; attorney's fees
McDuffie v. Mitchell, 155 NC App 587 (01-1492) - Visitation and Custody of Grandchildren
McIlwaine v. Williams, 155 NC App 426 (02-103) - Entry of default; default judgment
Mitsubishi Elec. & Elecs. USA, Inc. v. Duke Power Co., 155 NC App 555 (02-105) - Interlocutory Appeal
Mohr v. Mohr, 155 NC App 421 (02-76) - Child Custody; Rule 68 Offer of Judgment
Munden v. Courser, 155 NC App 217 (01-1534) - Dismissal of interlocutory appeal
Myers v. Mutton, 155 NC App 213 (01-1409) - N.C.G.S. § 1A-1, Rule 37, Discovery Order
N.C. Monroe Constr. Co. v. State, 155 NC App 320 (01-1478) - Breach of contract; validity of state contracts; material mistake of fact
Neuse River Found., Inc. v. Smithfield Foods, Inc., 155 NC App 110 (01-1204) - Standing
Overton v. Camden Cty., 155 NC App 391 (02-275) - Zoning; conditional use permit
Overton v. Camden Cty., 155 NC App 100 (02-276) - Zoning; conditional use permit; nonconforming use
Paquette v. County of Durham, 155 NC App 415 (02-59) - Sovereign Immunity
Phillips v. A Triangle Women's Health Clinic, Inc., 155 NC App 372 (01-1418) - Rule 9(j)-"Willingness to testify" requirement; unvair and deceptive trade practices - "learned profession" exception
Pittman v. N.C. Dep't of Health & Human Servs., 155 NC App 268 (01-1285) - Standard of review
Plummer v. Community Gen. Hosp. of Thomasville, Inc., 155 NC App 574 (97-191) - Civil Procedure Rule 12(b)(6)
Powell v. Bulluck, 155 NC App 613 (02-29) - Pre-litigation mediation - Interlocutory
Sack v. N.C. State Univ., 155 NC App 484 (02-39) -
Scotland Cty. DSS ex rel. Powell v. Powell, 155 NC App 531 (02-183) - Child Support
Shackleford-Moten v. Lenoir Cty. Dep't of Soc. Servs., 155 NC App 568 (00-1513-2) - Administrative Procedure-Appellate Standard of Review
Shipman v. Shipman, 155 NC App 523 (02-332) - Child Custody
Showcase Realty & Constr. Co. v. City of Fayetteville Bd. of Adjust., 155 NC App 548 (02-314) - Zoning ordinance and unnecessary hardship
Smith v. Noble, 155 NC App 649 (02-66) - Motion to Dismiss
State Properties, LLC v. Ray, 155 NC App 65 (02-305) - Directed Verdict - JNOV
State v. Bivens, 155 NC App 645 (02-265) - Motion for a continuance, sentencing
State v. Carpenter, 155 NC App 35 (01-1600) - Habitual Misdemeanor Assault; Habitual Felon
State v. Diaz, 155 NC App 307 (02-145) - Drug Offenses
State v. Holliman, 155 NC App 120 (02-133) - First-degree murder
State v. Jordan, 155 NC App 146 (02-49) - Constitutional Law; First Amendment
State v. McNeil, 155 NC App 540 (02-175) - Constitutional Law; Kidnapping; Robbery
State v. Oliver, 155 NC App 209 (02-177) - Consecutive/Concurrent sentences of life imprisonment
State v. Sellars, 154 NC App 51 (01-1284) - Insanity as a matter of Law, aggravating factors in sentencing
State v. Shipp, 155 NC App 294 (02-67) - Drugs, Indictment, Jury Instructions
State v. Shores, 155 NC App 342 (01-1435) - Right to Remain Silent
State v. Smith, 155 NC App 500 (01-1360) - Fatal variance in indictment; character evidence; trial continuance
State v. Wade, 155 NC App 1 (02-25) - Child abuse and neglect, indecent liberties, evidence
State v. Wilson, 155 NC App 89 (01-1539) - Probable cause; reasonable suspicion; consent to search; traffic stop
State v. Yancey, 155 NC App 609 (01-1490) - Character evidence; defendant's reputation as a drug dealer
State v. Hinton, 155 NC App 561 (01-1491) - N.C.G.S. § 15A-1061 - error or legal defect in the trial proceedings-declare mistrial
State v. Shook, 155 NC App 183 (01-1582) - Trafficking in cocaine, attempted trafficking in cocaine
State v. Taylor, 155 NC App 251 (01-942) - Right to counsel (conflict of interest)
Suarez v. Wotring, 155 NC App 20 (02-108) - Medical Negligence
Teasley v. Beck, 155 NC App 282 (02-212) - Fair Sentencing Act; Parole
Toomer v. Garrett, 155 NC App 462 (01-1385) - Equal protection, due process, invasion of privacy
United Carolina Bank v. Brogan, 155 NC App 633 (01-1540) - Constructive Trust
County of Wake v. N.C. Dep't of Env't & Natural Res., 155 NC App 225 (01-847) - Equitable Estoppel Applied to Municipality - Solid Waste Management
Williams v. Levinson, 155 NC App 332 (01-808) - Negligence; scope of employment
Unpublished Opinions - Rule 30e
Burton Lumber Corp. v Tanercan, (02-54)
Davis v Lloyd, (02-45)
Drumgold v Perdue Farms, Inc., (02-418)
Grady v Hillandale Medical Center, (02-331)
Green v Pickering & Company, (01-1331)
Gurganus v Cartwright, (02-361)
Hayes v Rogers, (01-1496)
Hayes v Torrence, (01-1215)
Howell v Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., (02-369)
In Re: Player, (02-644)
In Re: Wood, (01-1256)
In the Matter of: Brown, (02-95)
In the Matter of: Dockery, (02-365)
Johnson v Johnson, (02-444)
McNeely v Bollinger, (01-1059)
Moore v Shaikh, (01-1336)
Payne v Department of Transportation, (01-1547)
Perkins v Perkins, (01-493-2)
Richards v Vanstory, (02-835)
Royal Oak Apartments v Solt, (01-1181)
Seagle v Kent-Coffey Manufacturing Co., (99-1001)
State v Adams, (01-1419)
State v Barnes, (01-1414)
State v Belcher, (02-243)
State v Brown, (02-803)
State v Conklin, (02-239)
State v Dadisman, (02-68)
State v Davis, (02-694)
State v Garrette, (02-626)
State v Hairston, (02-697)
State v Harding, (02-313)
State v Ingle, (02-709)
State v Irving, (02-230)
State v Jenkins, (02-69)
State v McArthur, (02-581)
State v McLean, (01-1094)
State v Messer, (01-1599)
State v Monroe, (02-535)
State v Moore, (02-783)
State v Noriega, (02-422)
State v Raley, (01-1004)
State v Reynolds, (02-636)
State v Scott, (01-1353)
State v Scott, (02-367)
State v Shelton, (01-1595)
State v Stallings, (02-725)
State v Stewart, (02-214)
State v Stoval, (02-715)
State v Swain, (02-33)
State v Terry, (02-561)
State v Thomas, (01-1310)
State v Webster, (02-259)
State v Willis, (02-366)
State v Wilson, (02-179)
Town of Warsaw v Rodriguez, (01-1415)
White v Schwartzman, (02-164)
Wiley v NC DHHS, (02-169)
Wright v Wright, (02-286)
Young v Young, (02-320)

17 December 2002 Zip File of Published Opinions (containing WordPerfect files)
Mandate: 6 January 2003

Bowen v. Mabry, 154 NC App 734 (02-357) - Retroactive effect of legislative amendments
Brumley v. Mallard, L.L.C., 154 NC App 563 (01-1060) - Mortgages and Anti-Deficiency Statute
Cable Tel. Servs., Inc. v. Overland Contr'g, Inc., 154 NC App 639 (01-1318) - Contracts
General Motors Acceptance Corp. v. Wright, 154 NC App 672 (02-136) - Civil Contempt; Separation Agreement; Ability to Comply; Attorney's Fees
HomEq v. Watkins, 154 NC App 731 (02-106) - Unjust enrichment
Huntley v. Howard Lisk Co., 154 NC App 698 (02-75) - Negligence
Marolf Constr., Inc. v. Allen's Paving Co., 154 NC App 723 (02-297) - Denial of motions to dismiss
N.C. Farm Bureau Mut. Ins. Co. v. Edwards, 154 NC App 616 (01-1207) - Insurance--UIM
Nunn v. Allen, 154 NC App 523 (01-1570) - Alienation of affection, criminal conversation
Overton v. Purvis, 154 NC App 543 (01-1520) - Automobile accident; negligence; last clear chance
Piedmont Triad Reg'l Water Auth. v. Unger, 154 NC App 589 (02-201) - N.C.G.S. 40A-65; Condemnation
Rice v. City of Winston-Salem, 154 NC App 680 (01-1488) - Workers' Compensation--Credits
State v. Andrews, 154 NC App 553 (01-1305) - Attempted First-Degree Murder/Transferred Intent/Jury Instructions
State v. Cates, 154 NC App 737 (01-1376) - Constitutional Law/Habitual Felon
State v. Corbett, 154 NC App 713 (02-35) - Second degree sexual offense-constructive force and the aggravating factor of taking advantage of a position of trust
State v. Gregory, 154 NC App 718 (02-278) - DWI - Driving while license revoked
State v. Lowe, 154 NC App 607 (02-154) - Felonious child abuse and assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury
State v. Mays, 154 NC App 572 (01-1388) - Baston challenge, felony murder, and involuntary manslaughter
State v. Murray, 154 NC App 631 (02-157) - Felonious possession of stolen goods
State v. Riley, 154 NC App 692 (02-138) - Hearsay--Jury instructions
State v. Safrit, 154 NC App 727 (02-304) - Sentencing
State v. Spencer, 154 NC App 666 (01-1607) - Assault With a Deadly Weapon
State v. Tucker, 154 NC App 653 (01-1480) - Second-Degree Sexual Offense
State v. Walker, 154 NC App 645 (02-335) - Possession of a handgun by a convicted felon
State v. White, 154 NC App 598 (01-1495) - Fingerprint evidence, expert testimony, evidence of a robbery
State v. Wilson, 154 NC App 686 (01-1485) - Larceny from the person; Nontestimonial Identification Order
State v. Marcoplos, 154 NC App 581 (01-1518) - Criminal, trespass, ex parte conduct
State v. McRae, 154 NC App 624 (02-21) - Frisk-Search
Voelske v. Mid-South Ins. Co., 154 NC App 704 (02-188) - Insurance--ERISA
Whitaker v. Town of Scotland Neck, 154 NC App 660 (02-22) - Workers' Compensation
Williams v. Poland, 154 NC App 709 (02-353) - Civil Procedure
Unpublished Opinions - Rule 30e
Chase Manhattan Mortgage v Rozell, (02-387)
In Re: Scharfenberger, (02-14)
In the Matter of: Mayhew, (02-47)
In the Matter of: Russell & Sherman, (02-98)
In the Matter of: Westbrook, (01-1136)
Melton v Cline, (01-1604)
Musselwhite v McNeill, (02-234)
Oakley v Lowe's Food Store, Inc., (02-203)
Robertson v Robertson, (01-1239)
Rowan County o/b/o Harrison v Hamilton, (02-358)
State v Cahill, (01-1581)
State v Chavis, (02-192)
State v Cleveland, (02-155)
State v Gant, (02-393)
State v Jackson, (01-1511)
State v Love, (02-238)
State v Macias, (02-340)
State v Owens, (02-110)
State v Peeler, (01-1548)
State v Scott, (02-226)
State v Thompson, (01-1586)
State v Walker, (02-86)
State v Wiggins, (02-148)
Worley v Bayer Corporation, (02-196)

3 December 2002 Zip File of Published Opinions (containing WordPerfect files)
Mandate: 23 December 2002

Alford v. Lowery, 154 NC App 486 (02-185) - Contributory Negligence; Motion to Amend Answer
Arnold v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 154 NC App 482 (02-296) - Workers' Compensation-Scheduled injury-MMI
Artis & Assocs. v Auditore, 154 NC App 508 (01-1188) - Injunction; non-compete agreement; appeal dismissed as moot
Atkins v. Kelly Springfield Tire Co., 154 NC App 512 (01-1460) - Medical report
Beck v. City of Durham, 154 NC App 221 (01-1407) - Statute of Limitations; Governmental Immunity; Tortious Interference with contract and with Prospective Advantage; Res Judicata
Daniels v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 154 NC App 518 (02-7) - Failure to file substitute brief
Department of Transp. v. Byerly, 154 NC App 454 (01-1531) - Eminent domain; adverse possession
First Fin. Ins. Co. v. Commercial Coverage, Inc., 154 NC App 504 (02-207) - Rescission of another Superior Court Judge's order
Furmick v. Miner, 154 NC App 460 (01-1346) - Attorney's Fees for personal injury action
Handy v. PPG Indus., 154 NC App 311 (01-1447) - Workers' Compensation/Due Process
Hemric v. Groce, 154 NC App 393 (02-217) - Consent judgments and enforcement through contempt
Hobbs v. Clean Control Corp., 154 NC App 433 (01-1451) - Occupational disease...Evidentiary requirements
In re Lineberry, 154 NC App 246 (02-113) - Juvenile delinquency; constitutional right against self-incrimination during court-ordered therapy
In re Rhyne, 154 NC App 477 (02-89) - Juvenile delinquency/identification of telephone caller
Lee v. Rice, 154 NC App 471 (01-1506) - Directed verdict; owner or keeper of an animal
Lucas v. Swain Cty. Bd. of Educ., 154 NC App 357 (02-253) - Statutory interpretation/overnmental immunity
Peverall v. County of Alamance, 154 NC App 426 (01-700) - County Employee; retirement benefits
Porter v. American Credit Counselors Corp., 154 NC App 292 (01-1358) - Rule 706 Expert
Ray v. Young, 154 NC App 492 (01-1505) - Summary judgment; vicious propensities of a domestic animal
Skinner v. N.C. Dep't of Corr., 154 NC App 270 (01-1121) - State employee; demotion; just cause
Smith v. Barbour, 154 NC App 402 (01-1519) - Jurisdiction in paternity and legitimation actions/temporary custody
Smith v. Barbour, (02-285) - Jurisdiction in paternity and legitimation actions/temporary custody
Southeastern Shelter Corp. v. BTU, Inc., 154 NC App 321 (01-1257) - Joint Venture
State Employees Ass'n of N.C. v. State, 154 NC App 207 (01-1568) - Temporary restraining order; standing
State ex rel. Utils. Comm'n v. NUI Corp., 154 NC App 258 (01-1051) - Utilities Commission; natural gas expansion fund
State v. Boyd, 154 NC App 302 (01-1155) - Drugs/Constitutional Law/Constructive Possession/Double Jeopardy
State v. Chapman, 154 NC App 441 (02-302) - Child Abuse, Sufficiency of Evidence, Jury Instructions
State v. Childers, 154 NC App 375 (01-1350) - Illegal Gaming Machines; Statutory Construction
State v. Johnston, 154 NC App 500 (01-1379) - Constitutional law; confession
State v. Lee, 154 NC App 410 (02-354) - Showup identifications; eyewitness confidence; expert testimony
State v. Mark, 154 NC App 341 (01-1512) - Constitutional law; confessions; sentencing
State v. Moses, 154 NC App 332 (02-26) - AWDISI-Sufficiency of Indictment; Operation of Motor Vehicle to Elude Arrest-Amendment to Indictment
State v. Peterson, 154 NC App 515 (02-107) - Improper sentencing factor: Defendant's choice of a jury trial
State v. Poole, 154 NC App 419 (01-1482) - Attempted robbery with a firearm
State v. Rainey, 154 NC App 282 (02-129) - Murder
State v. Taylor, 154 NC App 366 (02-176) - Culpable negligence, prior bad acts
State v. Vassey, 154 NC App 384 (02-229) - Second-degree murder
State v. Williams, 154 NC App 466 (01-1374) - Plea agreement; insufficient evidence
State v. Williams, 154 NC App 496 (02-135) - Self-defense; Final Mandate to the Jury
State v. Bullock, 154 NC App 234 (01-476) - Constitutional Law/Attempted First Degree Murder/Indictment/Evidence
Summey v. Barker, 154 NC App 448 (02-13) - Medical malpractice
Taylor v. Interim Healthcare of Raleigh-Durham, Inc., 154 NC App 349 (02-91) - Medical negligence, proximate cause
Unpublished Opinions - Rule 30e
Basden v Basden, (01-1430)
Boger v Curlee Masonry, Inc., (02-199)
Dempsey v Johnny's Mobile Home Svc., (02-245)
Dickens v Stephenson, (02-227)
Hood v Edwards, (01-1575)
Icardi v Celeris Corporation, (01-988)
In Re: Simone, (01-1441)
In the Matter of: Oliver, (02-343)
Old Republic Surety v Reliable Housing, (01-1021)
Parsons v Milner, (02-120)
Russell v Food Lion, Inc., (01-1563)
State v Becton, (02-273)
State v Best, (02-294)
State v Bilal, (02-182)
State v Bryant, (02-144)
State v Cooper, (02-62)
State v Cunningham, (02-70)
State v Durant, (02-73)
State v Farrar, (01-1569)
State v Harris, (01-1193)
State v Honeycutt, (02-213)
State v Jones, (02-307)
State v Laws, (02-184)
State v Martin, (02-277)
State v Ownbey, (01-1434)
State v Rathbone, (02-224)
State v Royall, (02-194)
State v Smith, (02-288)
State v St. John, (01-1281)
State v Wike, (02-287)
State v Wilkins, (02-235)
Taylor v K-Mart Corporation, (02-329)
Thomas v Evans, (01-1522)

19 November 2002 Zip File of Published Opinions (containing WordPerfect files)
Mandate: 9 December 2002

Baker v. Moorefield, 154 NC App 134 (01-1594) - Real property
Corpening Ins. Ctr., Inc. v Haaff, 154 NC App 190 (01-1514) - Injunction/Covenant Not to Compete
Emory v. Pendergraph, 154 NC App 181 (01-1591) - Summary Judgment, Existence of ambiguity in court order
Kroh v. Kroh, 154 NC App 198 (02-151) - Equitable distribution - exempt property
Leeks v. Cumberland Cty. Mental Health Dev'l Disab. & Sub. Abuse Facil., 154 NC App 71 (02-40) - Termination of employment, improper personal conduct
Locust v. Pitt Cty. Mem'l Hosp., Inc., 154 NC App 103 (01-1467) - Effect of abandonment in wrongful death action
Marcuson v. Clifton, 154 NC App 202 (02-240) - Contract to pay assessment
N.C. Forestry Ass'n v. N.C. Dep't of Env't & Natural Res., 154 NC App 18 (01-1329) - Standing
N.C. Farm Bureau Mut. Ins. Co. v. Holt, 154 NC App 156 (01-1439) - Personal Jurisdiction; Underinsured Motorist Coverage; Automobile Accident
Page v. Mandel, 154 NC App 94 (02-11) - Rule 12(e); dismissal; consideration of lesser sanctions
Pierce v. Johnson, 154 NC App 34 (01-1109) - Automobile accident
Shroyer v. County of Mecklenburg, 154 NC App 163 (02-15) - Real Property/Septic Tank System: Breach of Contract and Negligence
State ex rel. Pilard v. Berninger, 154 NC App 45 (01-1272) - Decedent's estate/conversion
State ex rel. Utils. Comm'n v. Thrifty Call, Inc. , 154 NC App 58 (01-1466) - Interstate and Intrastate tariff rates and Utilities Comm'n jurisdiction
State v. Barnes, 154 NC App 111 (01-824) - Voluntariness of confession; miranda - custody
State v. Dunn, 154 NC App 1 (01-487) - Constitutional Law/Discovery/Drugs/Criminal Procedure
State v. Mitchell, 154 NC App 186 (02-82) - Drivers license checkpoint/motion to suppress
State v. Perkins, 154 NC App 148 (02-158) - Plain error; prior bad acts; juvenile adjudications
State v. Thompson, 154 NC App 194 (01-1553) - DWI - Motion to Suppress
State v. Williams, 154 NC App 176 (01-1452) - Felonious child abuse-"serious physical injury"
State v. Wilson, 154 NC App 127 (01-1559) - Re-sentencing; firearm enhancement
Structural Components Int. v. City of Charlotte, 154 NC App 119 (02-200) - Red-light citation
Surles v. Surles, 154 NC App 170 (01-1583) - Equitable distribution
Trivette v. Mid-South Mgmt., Inc., 154 NC App 140 (01-1217) - Workers' Compensation
Vares v. Vares, 154 NC App 83 (01-1411) - Summary Judgment; negligence; landowner liability; agency
Unpublished Opinions - Rule 30e
In Re: Zoning of Batchelor Property, (02-173-2)
State v Huffman, (01-1585)
State v Hughes, (02-118)
State v Robinson, (01-1354)
State v Spivey, (01-1192)
State v Swain, (02-6)
State v Tilley, (01-1530)
Zander v Greater Emmanuel Pentacostal, (02-174)

5 November 2002 Zip File of Published Opinions (containing WordPerfect files)
Mandate: 25 November 2002

Affordable Care, Inc. v. N.C. Bd. of Dental Exam'rs, 153 NC App 527 (01-1526) - Administrative law-constitutionality of "Management Arrangements Rule"
In re Decision of the State Bd. of Elections v. N.C. State Bd. of Elections , 153 NC App 804 (01-1424) - Ballots/public records
Bee Tree Missionary Baptist Church v. McNeil, 153 NC App 797 (01-1479) - Collateral Estoppel - Easements
Coffman v. Roberson, 153 NC App 618 (02-100) - Expert testimony-costs
Dockery v. Hocutt, 153 NC App 744 (01-1457) - Adverse possession and compulsory reference
Erie Ins. Exch. v. St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 153 NC App 709 (01-1372) - Insurance exclusion provision; intentional acts
Franks v. Franks, 153 NC App 793 (01-1601) - Equitable distribution
Gaynoe v. First Union Corp., 153 NC App 750 (01-1171) - Breach of Contract-Unfair and Deceptive Trade Practices
Gordon v. City of Durham, 153 NC App 782 (02-181) - Workers' compensation, casual connection, benefits
Hartwell v. Mahan, 153 NC App 788 (02-130) - Entry of Default-Affirmative Defenses-Summary Judgment
Hatcher v. Daniel Int'l Corp., 153 NC App 776 (01-1342) - Workers' Compensation
Hedgepeth v. N.C. Div. of Servs. for the Blind, 153 NC App 652 (02-165) - Feceral Rehabilitation Act
In re Faircloth, 153 NC App 565 (01-1524) - Termination of Parental Rights
In re Appeal of Soc'y for Pres. of Historic Oakwood, 153 NC App 737 (01-1274) - Jurisdiction of Zoning Board
Jordan v. Civil Serv. Bd for the City Charlotte, 153 NC App 691 (01-418) - Wrongful discharge; police officer
Kea v. N.C. Dep't of Human Res., 153 NC App 595 (01-612) - Termination of State Employee; Just Cause; Due Process
Price v. Hamilton, 153 NC App 763 (01-1593) - Parole eligibility/retroactive judicial acts
Priest v. SobeCk, 153 NC App 662 (01-1476) - Interlocutory appeal and libel and slander
State v. Bartlett, 153 NC App 680 (01-1003) - First-degree sexual offense
State v. Carter, 153 NC App 756 (01-1532) - Hearsay Rule 803(4)/nature of injury-evidence of intent
State v. Hill, 153 NC App 716 (01-1356) - State and federal forfeitures; jurisdiction
State v. Hill, 153 NC App 716 (01-1357) - State and federal forfeitures; jurisdiction
State v. Howie, 153 NC App 801 (01-1459) - Motion to Suppress
State v. Keitt, 153 NC App 671 (01-943) - Burglary; Jury Instructions; Voluntary Intoxication
State v. McConico, 153 NC App 723 (01-1562) - Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon; Sufficiency of Evidence; Rule 806
State v. Motley, 153 NC App 701 (01-1597) - Fourth Amendment (Search and Seizure)
State v. O'Hanlan, 153 NC App 546 (01-1227) - Expert testimony; short form indictments; jury instructions; ineffective assistance of counsel
State v. Sexton, 153 NC App 641 (01-1402) - Malice/Chain of Circumstance Evidence
State v. Simpson, 153 NC App 807 (02-85) - Use of restraints during trial
State v. Strickland, 153 NC App 581 (01-1449) - Constitutional Law; Rape-Second Degree
State v. Stukes, 153 NC App 770 (01-1565) - Newly discovered evidence, motion for appropriate relief
State v. Trull, 153 NC App 630 (01-1428) - Arraignment, admission of evidence/statements
Whitacre P'ship v. Biosignia, Inc., 153 NC App 608 (01-1549) - Summary judgment, judicial estoppel
Whitmire v. Cooper, 153 NC App 730 (01-1566) - Taxpayers' action
Unpublished Opinions - Rule 30e
Brown v High Point Regional Hospital, (01-1458)
Claiborne v Koons, (02-64)
Council v Slack, (01-1493)
Cross v Hines, (02-211)
Franco-Favela v Wester, (02-160)
In Re: Whitley, (01-1066)
In the Matter of: Austin, (01-1489)
In the Matter of: Lacey, (02-360)
Iredell County o/b/o Campbell v Clement, (02-432)
Johnson v Wilder, (01-1605)
Mize v Mize, (01-1609)
Pickard v Pickard, (01-1211)
Provenzano v Provenzano, (01-1446)
Southern States Cooperative v Cole, (02-563)
State ex rel. Dinger v Dinger, (02-206)
State v Barnes, (02-695)
State v Dammons, (02-60)
State v Doswell, (02-576)
State v Esquivel, (01-1523)
State v Fisher, (02-141)
State v Hendrix, (01-1537)
State v Hill, (02-123)
State v Johnson, (01-1405)
State v Johnson, (02-578)
State v Jones, (01-1552)
State v Jones, (02-402)
State v Locklear, (02-442)
State v McAfee, (02-467)
State v McCluney, (02-359)
State v Perry, (02-261)
State v Robinson, (02-119)
State v Robinson, (02-419)
State v Sanchez, (02-289)
State v Smith, (02-417)
State v West, (02-339)
Viera v Viera, (01-1596)
Webb v Webb, (01-1564)
Williams v McDowell, (01-1315)
Williams v Sara Lee Corporation, (02-580)
Williamson v Williamson, (02-274)

15 October 2002 Zip File of Published Opinions (containing WordPerfect files)
Mandate: 4 November 2002

Burr v. Burr, 153 NC App 504 (01-1288) - Child Custody, Child Support, Termination of Parental Rights; Attorney's Fees
Clayton v. Branson, 153 NC App 488 (02-65) - Governmental immunity
David v. Ferguson, 153 NC App 482 (02-84) - Custody of illegitimate children; UCCJEA
Devlin v. Apple Gold, Inc., 153 NC App 442 (01-1389) - Workers' Comp/wage earning capacity-self-employment
Electronic World, Inc. v. Barefoot, 153 NC App 387 (01-1197) - Statute of Frauds; Lease Agreement
Gore v. Nationsbanc Ins. Co., 153 NC App 520 (02-324) - Insurance contract; judgment on pleadings
Holcomb v. Colonial Assocs., L.L.C., 153 NC App 413 (01-1067) - Injury by domestic animal; Landlord Liability
In re Stratton, (01-1528) - Juveniles
Lewis v. N.C. Dep't of Corr., 153 NC App 449 (01-1386) - Demotion for unacceptable personal conduct; sexual harassment
Lovelace v. City of Shelby, 153 NC App 378 (01-1381) - Public Duty Doctrine; interlocutory appeals
Okale v. N.C. Dep't of Health & Human Servs., 153 NC App 475 (02-96) - Medicaid-State Residency-Immigration
Parks v. Green, 153 NC App 405 (01-1448) -
Pinczkowski v. Norfolk S. Ry. Co., 153 NC App 435 (01-1445) - FELA, statute of limitations running
RPR & Assocs., Inc. v. University of N.C. Chapel Hill, 153 NC App 342 (01-1146) - Functus Officio; Breach of Contract
Rackley v. Coastal Painting, 153 NC App 469 (01-1363) - Workers' Compensation
Redlee/SCS, Inc. v. Pieper, 153 NC App 421 (01-1399) - Covenant not to compete
Royal v. State of N.C., 153 NC App 495 (01-1311) - Constitutional analysis; public financing of political campaigns
State of N.C. ex rel. Davis v. Adams, 153 NC App 512 (01-1500) - Paternity challenge; Rule 60(b)
State v. Barbour, 153 NC App 500 (01-1320) - Felonious Larceny of Motor Vehicle/Habitual Felon
State v. Blymyer, 153 NC App 513 (01-1487) - Assault w/deadly weapon w/intent to kill inflicting serious injury
State v. Canady, 153 NC App 455 (01-1413) - Sentencing/periods of probation
State v. Hyman, 153 NC App 396 (01-1397) - Delivery of cocaine to a minor--admission of evidence
State v. Jones, 153 NC App 358 (01-1422) - Constitutional Law; Convessions; Juveniles
State v. McKinney, 153 NC App 369 (02-8) - Criminal Procedure, Juvenile Confession
State v. Reed, 153 NC App 462 (01-1371) - Non-Hearsay; Hearsay Exception/Admission by Party Opponent
State v. Russell, 153 NC App 508 (01-1494) - Plea agreement/Motion to withdraw plea
State v. Thomas, 153 NC App 326 (01-1436) - Assault on an officer with a firearm, felonious breaking or entering
Unpublished Opinions - Rule 30e
Buckeye Fire Equipment Co. v Gibby, (02-362)
Durham County ex rel. Harris v Mangum, (02-389)
England v Bogle, (02-515)
Ewing v Ewing, (01-1592)
F&H Mortgage Investors v Bessemer City, (01-868)
Forner v Gabriel, (02-34)
Hall-Alston v Smith, (01-1545)
Harris v Enmark Station, Inc., (01-1279)
In Re: Gillespie, (02-590)
In Re: McNeil, (02-125)
In the Matter of: S. M., (01-1429)
In the Matter of: Harvey, (02-465)
In the Matter of: McBroom, (02-102)
Jefferson v County of Vance, (01-1370)
Laughter v Shields, (01-1302)
State v Allah, (01-1348)
State v Barnes, (02-410)
State v Calloway, (01-1538)
State v Chestnut, (02-19)
State v Cooper, (01-1469)
State v Cruz, (01-1473)
State v Curtis, (02-104)
State v Dixon, (02-161)
State v Dove, (01-1085)
State v Forbes, (02-71)
State v Gibbs, (02-280)
State v Grimes, (01-1576)
State v Harris, (02-355)
State v Jones, (02-310)
State v Kelly, (02-51)
State v Keys, (02-44)
State v Leak, (02-346)
State v Lee, (02-255)
State v McAdoo, (02-143)
State v McDaniel, (02-17)
State v McDaniel, (02-341)
State v McGilberry, (02-241)
State v Pierce, (01-1455)
State v Pittman, (02-384)
State v Price, (02-434)
State v Robinson, (02-128)
State v Ross, (01-1555)
State v Shehadeh, (02-407)
State v Valladares, (01-1497)
State v Williams, (01-1561)
State v Williams, (02-83)
State v Williamson, (02-23)

1 October 2002 Zip File of Published Opinions (containing WordPerfect files)
Mandate: 21 October 2002

Campbell v. N.C. Dep't of Human Res., 153 NC App 305 (01-1048) - Medicaid reimbursement; minor beneficiary
Dollar v. Town of Cary, 153 NC App 309 (01-1412) - Municipal advertising during elections
First Union Nat'l Bank of Del. v. Bankers Wholesale Mortgage, LLC, 153 NC App 248 (01-1543) - Personal Jurisdiction, Long-Arm Statute
Hale v. Novo Nordisk Pharmaceuticals Indus., Inc., 153 NC App 272 (01-1341) - Workers' compensation; compensable occupational disease
Holden v. Boone, 153 NC App 254 (01-1347) - Statutory interpretation, jurisdiction
Hunt v. Tender Loving Care Home Care Agency, 153 NC App 266 (01-1571) - Workers' Comp., Going & Coming Rule
Huntington Props., LLC v. Currituck Cty., 153 NC App 218 (01-884) - County ordinance; vested rights; preemption; constitutional considerations
In re MEB, 153 NC App 278 (01-1323) - Statutory interpretation, juvenile probation
In re May, 153 NC App 299 (01-1544) - Anders brief/public place
National Travel Servs., Inc. v. State ex rel. Cooper, 153 NC App 289 (01-1096) - Declaratory judgment action; advisory opinion
State v. Curry, 153 NC App 260 (01-1242) - Statements in course of plea discussions/Rule 404(b)
State v. Evans, 153 NC App 313 (01-891) - Probation Revocation, Waiver of Right to Counsel
State v. Frierson, 153 NC App 242 (01-1250) - Hearsay; Business Records Exception
State v. Hunt, 153 NC App 316 (01-1502) - Assault w/Deadly Weapon w/Intent to Kill Inflicting Serious Injury
State v. Kemp, 153 NC App 231 (01-1345) - Victim's rights, aggravating factors, mitigating factors
State v. Rogers, 153 NC App 203 (01-989) - First degree rape/Serious injury elements-Deadly weapon-Motion to Suppress Prior Convictions
State v. Tisdale, 153 NC App 294 (01-1339) - Constructive Possession of Cocaine
Vanhoy v. Duncan Contrs., Inc., 153 NC App 320 (01-1464) - Arbitration; attorney's fees
Wilson Cty. ex rel. Egbert v. Egbert, 153 NC App 283 (01-1334) - Child Support; interstate child support orders
Unpublished Opinions - Rule 30e
Comprehensive Business Svcs. v Hageman, (01-1290)
Evans v Rutherford Hospital, Inc., (01-1433)
In the Matter of: Graham, (02-3)
In the Matter of: Hall, (01-1112)
In the Matter of: Lawson, (01-1603)
Pope v Farrington, (01-1075)
Stamm v Salomon, (01-1078)
Stamm v Salomon, (01-1080)
State v Allen, (02-12)
State v Anderson and Smith, (01-1153)
State v Colt and Stephens, (01-912)
State v Cross, (01-1556)
State v Durand, (01-1472)
State v Gomez, (01-1527)
State v Harvey, (02-72)
State v Hicks, (01-1438)
State v Love, (01-1515)
State v Malloy, (01-1456)
State v Massey, (01-1383)
State v O'Reilly, (01-831)
State v Pasour, (01-1432)
State v Peche, (01-1535)
State v Perry, (01-1541)
State v Person, (01-1477)
State v Rangel, (01-1454)
State v Robinson, (01-1382)
State v Smith, (01-1486)
State v Stepps, (01-680)
State v Webb, (01-1508)
State v Wright, (01-1554)

17 September 2002 Zip File of Published Opinions (containing WordPerfect files)
Mandate: 7 October 2002

Belverd v. Miles, 153 NC App 169 (01-1108) - Restrictive Covenants-public street access
Boyce & Isley, PLLC v. Cooper, 153 NC App 25 (01-880) - Rule 12(b)(6); defamation; unfair and deceptive trade practices
Donoho v. City of Asheville, 153 NC App 110 (01-1293) - Statutory interpretation; "fines, penalties and forfeitures"; air pollution control agency
Evans v. Evans, 153 NC App 54 (01-1022) - Uniform Commercial Code; Negligence; Products Liability
Farber v. N.C. Psychology Bd., 153 NC App 1 (01-725) - N.C. Psychology Board; Due Process; Constitutionality of Psychology Practice Act
Fender v. Deaton, 153 NC App 187 (01-633) - Legal malpractice; statute of limitations
Harvey Fertilizer & Gas Co. v. Pitt Cty., 153 NC App 81 (01-1330) - Rule 24(a)(2) Intervention as a matter of right
Hemphill-Nolan v. Town of Weddington, 153 NC App 144 (01-1326) - Statutory interpretation-zoning/subdivision ordinance
In re Appeal of Lane Company, 153 NC App 119 (01-1343) - Taxation; County's Property Tax Assessment
In re Hodge, 153 NC App 102 (01-1265) - Delinquency proceeding
In re Wilson, 153 NC App 196 (01-1557) - Juvenile delinquency/motion to dismiss
King v. King, 153 NC App 181 (01-1338) - Child support/depressed income
Lee Ray Bergman Real Estate Rentals v. N.C. Fair Housing Ctr., 153 NC App 176 (01-1286) - Summary Judgment
Marshall v. Williams, 153 NC App 128 (01-1349) - Jury Instruction; Bifurcated Trial; Lay & Expert Witnesses' Testimony on Speed
Miller v. Miller, 153 NC App 40 (00-823) - Child Support
Miller v. Miller, 153 NC App 40 (00-945) - Child Support
Purchase Nursery, Inc. v. Edgerton, 153 NC App 156 (01-1364) - Lease; Statute of Frauds; Affirmative Defenses
Rich, Rich & Nance v. Carolina Constr. Corp. , 153 NC App 149 (00-96-2) - Contract
State v. Branham, 153 NC App 91 (01-980) - Confessions; Juveniles; Entrapment
State v. Gant, 153 NC App 136 (01-1361) - Sufficiency of Evidence; Superceding Indictment; Appointment of Counsel
State v. Pimental, 153 NC App 69 (01-1086) - Right to appeal/Writ of Certiorari
State v. Revels, 153 NC App 163 (01-1233) - Motion to Dismiss First Degree Murder charges; Motion for Mistrial Based on Emotional Outbursts
State v. Williams, 153 NC App 192 (01-1400) - Indictment-Habitual Misdemeanor Assault
Unpublished Opinions - Rule 30e
Abrams v Feagans, (02-63)
Barry v Carpenter, (02-132)
Elliott v Daniel, (01-1299)
Glass v Glass, (00-930)
Howell v Furman, (01-1212)
In Re: Oxendine, (01-1393)
In the Matter of: Anderson, (02-170)
Lee v Brian Center, (01-650)
Pitt & Greene Electric v Rasberry, (01-1380)
Smith v Shipman, (01-1367)
State Waddell, (01-1088)
State v Carter, (01-1230)
State v Coston, (02-116)
State v Dilworth, (02-112)
State v Dunlap, (02-220)
State v Hunt, (01-945)
State v Ingle, (01-1417)
State v Jenkins, (01-1312)
State v Kornegay, (02-166)
State v Marmor, (01-664)
State v Perry, (02-218)
State v Phillips, (01-1606)
State v Smith, (01-1324)
State v Williams, (02-228)

3 September 2002 Zip File of Published Opinions (containing WordPerfect files)
Mandate: 23 September 2002

In re Appeal of Master's Mission, 152 NC App 640 (01-990) - Taxation; Educational exemption
Barringer v. Mid-Pines Dev. Grp., L.L.C., 152 NC App 549 (01-960) - Negligence, jury instruction
Barton v. Sutton, 152 NC App 706 (01-1046) - Default Judgment; notice to UM carrier
Challenger Indus., Inc. v. 3-I, Inc., 152 NC App 711 (01-1261) - Attachment of property
Goodwin v. Webb, 152 NC App 650 (01-1063) - Agreement; duress; ratification; full knowledge
Honeycutt v. Honeycutt, 152 NC App 673 (01-1008) - Alimony
Jackson v. Associated Scaffolders & Equip. Co., 152 NC App 687 (01-608) - N.C.G.S. § 22B-1; Indemnification clause
Midgett v. N.C. Dep't of Transp., 152 NC App 666 (01-1081) - Governmental Immunity; Workers' Compensation
Miller v. B.H.B. Enters., Inc., 152 NC App 532 (01-1282) - Negligence/punitive damages
Phillips v. Warren, 152 NC App 619 (01-572) - Rule 68 offers of judgment; pre-judgment interest; attorney fees
Precision Walls, Inc. v. Servie, 152 NC App 630 (01-1120) - Preliminary Injunction-covenant not to compete
State v. Ager, 152 NC App 577 (00-1327) - Motion to withdraw guilty plea
State v. Alexander, 152 NC App 701 (01-1249) - First-degree murder; prior consistent statements; discharge of a firearm into occupied property
State v. Lippard, 152 NC App 564 (01-735) - First- and second-degree murder
State v. Love, 152 NC App 608 (01-1275) - Rules 403 & 404 - admision of conduct evidence
State v. Maracek, 152 NC App 479 (01-542) - Second-degree murder
State v. Phillips, 152 NC App 679 (01-1236) - Sixth Amendment right to counsel; criminalprocess, waiver of counsel
State v. Pratt, 152 NC App 694 (01-1268) - Competency of defendant; first-degree kidnapping
State v. Smith, 152 NC App 514 (01-1154) - Character evidence-Evidence of prior bad act-Motion to Continue Due to Defendant's Illness
State v. Dickerson, 152 NC App 714 (01-1255) - Maintaining vehicle for sale of cocaine
Static Control Components, Inc. v. Vogler, 152 NC App 599 (01-1077) - Rule 11 Sanctions; improper purpose
Sudds v. Gillian, 152 NC App 659 (01-998) - General release, reformation, mutual mistake
White v. White, 152 NC App 588 (01-1105) - Equitable distribution of a spouse's retired pay
Unpublished Opinions - Rule 30e
Clemmons v Clemmons, (01-1396)
Cooper v Creative Homes of Distinction, (01-1138)
Ellerbe-Chisolm v Chisolm, (01-1468)
Goforth v Pain, (01-1267)
In Re: Hayes, (02-87)
In the Matter of: Gray, (01-1216)
Russell v Smith, (02-55)
State v Aaron, (02-126)
State v Brinson, (02-50)
State v Carter, (02-46)
State v Cheek, (02-258)
State v Chrisco, (01-1319)
State v Digsby, (02-117)
State v Green, (01-1297)
State v Jimerson, (02-111)
State v Jones, (02-171)
State v Lambert, (01-919)
State v Leneau, (01-1325)
State v Oglesby, (01-1550)
State v Phillips, (01-1214)
State v Powell, (02-202)
State v Robinson, (02-209)
State v Telfair, (02-193)
State v Warren, (02-20)
State v Wilson, (02-152)
State v Worley, (02-2)
Teal v Theofrastous, (01-956)
Wall Street Ltd. Part. v Daughtridge, (01-877)
Ward v Ward, (01-892)
Williams v International Paper Company, (02-187)
In Re: Zoning of Batchelor Property, (02-173)

20 August 2002 Zip File of Published Opinions (containing WordPerfect files)
Mandate: 9 September 2002

Belcher v. Averette, 152 NC App 452 (01-1220) - Child Support-Attorney Fees
Byrd v. Adams, 152 NC App 460 (01-1162) - Driving while impaired; Gross negligence; Punitive damages
Capital Outdoor, Inc. v. Guilford Cty. Bd. of Adjust., 152 NC App 474 (00-969-2) - Zoning
Caple v. Bullard Restaurants, Inc., 152 NC App 421 (01-906) - Workers' Compensation; exclusivity provision; negligent hiring & retention
Floyd v. Integon Gen. Ins. Corp., 152 NC App 445 (01-1072) - Financial Responsibility Act; motor vehicle liability
Governor's Club, Inc. v. Governor's Club, Ltd. Part., 152 NC App 240 (01-394) - Rules 12(b)(6) and 12(c)
Grindstaff v. Byers, 152 NC App 288 (01-803) - Grandpartents' custody
Holley v. Acts, Inc., 152 NC App 369 (01-931) - Workers' Compensation; deep venous thrombosis injury by accident
In re Greene, 152 NC App 410 (01-1401) - Termination of parental rights; Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy
In re Appeal of Maharishi Spiritual Ctr. of Am., 152 NC App 269 (01-644) - Educational tax exemption
Johnson v. Southern Tire Sales & Serv., 152 NC App 323 (01-917) - Workers' Compensation; claimant cooperation
Kroh v. Kroh, 152 NC App 347 (01-1027) - Electronic surveillance act claim
Leary v. Leary, 152 NC App 438 (01-1020) - Child Support-Attorney Fees
Levens v. Guilford Cty. Schools, 152 NC App 390 (01-1097) - Workers' Compensation claim
Meekins v. Box, 152 NC App 379 (01-627) - Fraud; Trusts
N.C. Dep't of Corr. v. Brunson, 152 NC App 430 (01-793) - Review of State Personnel Comm'n
Seymour v.Lenoir Cty., 152 NC App 464 (01-972) - Workers' Compensation exclusivity provision
State v. Hornsby, 152 NC App 358 (01-1070) - Jury instructions
State v. Murphy, 152 NC App 335 (01-695) - False pretense-Embezzlement-Aggravating and mitigating factors
State v.Randall, 152 NC App 469 (01-1151) - Contempt of Court
Steeves v. Scotland Cty. Bd. of Health, 152 NC App 400 (01-1271) - Administrative Law
Wells v. N.C. Dep't of Corr., 152 NC App 307 (01-1199) - Whistleblower Act
Unpublished Opinions - Rule 30e
Ayers v Patz, (01-1243)
Bivens v Koch Industries, Inc., (01-790)
Clendening v Sears, Roebuck and Co., (01-1235)
Dodder v Yates Construction Company, (01-815)
Gosnell v Robertson, (01-1316)
In Re: Reagan, (01-1303)
In Re: Simato & Holden, (01-1484)
In The Matter of: Torrence, (01-1291)
In the Matter of: Allen, (01-1266)
It's Prime Only, Inc. v Darden, (01-1246)
McKyer v McKyer, (01-1065)
Moore v Data Systems Network Corp., (00-1515)
Newlands v Newlands, (01-222)
Quick v Quick, (01-548)
Smith v Carolina Manor Treatment Ctr., (01-1090)
State Farm Mut. Automobile Ins. v Foley, (01-763)
State v Barrett, (01-914)
State v Brown, (01-1159)
State v Chambers, (01-771)
State v Cousins, (01-796)
State v Thomas, (01-863)
Templeton v Templeton, (01-908)
White v Huett, (00-1328)

6 August 2002 Zip File of Published Opinions (containing WordPerfect files)
Mandate: 26 August 2002

Alexander v. Alexander, 152 NC App 169 (01-1130) - Malicious Prosecution
Anthony v. City of Shelby, 152 NC App 144 (01-1164) - Annexation
Blair Concrete Servs., Inc. v. Van-Allen Steel Co., 152 NC App 215 (01-478) - Third-Party Workers' Compensation Claim
Boney Publishers, Inc. v. Burlington City Council, 151 NC App 651 (01-878) - Open Meetings Law and Public Records Act
Bowman v. Alan Vester Ford Lincoln Mercury, 151 NC App 603 (01-987) - Negligence; Civil Procedure Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim; Attorney Fees
Boynton v. ESC Med. Sys., Inc., 152 NC App 103 (01-635) - Arbitration; Motion to stay pleadings
Buchanan v. Weber, 152 NC App 180 (01-978) - Severing part of a foreign judgment that attempted to determine title to North Carolina real property
Butler v. Butler, 152 NC App 74 (01-809) - Personal Jurisdiction/UIFSA
Cartin v. Harrison, 151 NC App 697 (01-820) - Real property boundary dispute
Connolly v. Robertson, 151 NC App 613 (01-1047) - Legal standing-easement appurtenant; easement by prescription; Easement by express grant-condition precedent
Creasman v. Creasman, 152 NC App 119 (01-828) - Service of Process; Default Judgment; Rules 60(b)
Creel v. N.C. Dep't of Health & Human Servs., 152 NC App 200 (01-1058) - Respondeat Superior; Tort Claims Act
Davis v. McMillian, 152 NC App 53 (01-887) - Award of custody to a non-parent
Dildy v. MBW Invs., Inc., 152 NC App 65 (01-510) - Workers' Compensation Act-Arising Out of Employment Requirement; Assault by Third-Party
Edwards v. Edwards, 152 NC App 185 (01-1289) - Equitable Distribution
Gilberto v. Wake Forest Univ., 152 NC App 112 (01-955) - Workers' Comp/burden of proof not met for commensurate wage
Godfrey Lumber Co. v. Howard, 151 NC App 738 (01-1016) - Procedural due process
Guthrie v. Conroy, 152 NC App 15 (01-740) - IIED; NIED; Extreme and Outrageous Conduct
HCA Health Servs. of TX. v. Reddix, 151 NC App 659 (01-589) - Enforcement of Foreign Judgments
Hobby v. City of Durham, 152 NC App 234 (01-619) - Claims for Relief
Hutton v. Logan, 152 NC App 94 (01-351) - Good Samaritan Statutes; contributory negligence; parking in highway (G.S. 20-161)
In re Brode, 151 NC App 690 (01-214) - Interlocutory appeal, adjudication of neglect, dependency
In re Johnston, 151 NC App 728 (01-1440) - Termination of Parental Rights
In re Mills, 152 NC App 1 (01-767) - Termination of parental rights; legal father; clear, cogent & convincing evidence
In re Pineault, 152 NC App 196 (01-1152) - Delinquency Adjudication; Interference with Operation of School
In re Robinson, 151 NC App 733 (01-817) - Juvenile Delinquency
In re Shaw, 152 NC App 126 (01-872) - Service of Process; Adjudication of Neglect
Kawai Am. Corp. v University of N.C. at Chapel Hill, 152 NC App 163 (01-1145) - Sovereign Immunity
McColl v. Anderson, 152 NC App 191 (01-1089) - Easements-Interlocutory order
McConnell v. McConnell, 151 NC App 622 (01-1009) - Interlocutory order; permanent custody order affects substantial right; custody modification
McDonald v. Skeen, 152 NC App 228 (01-1069) - Breach of Contract
Murphy v. First Union Capital Mkts. Corp., 152 NC App 205 (01-966) - Summary Judgment
N.C. Ins. Guar. Ass'n v. International Paper Co., 152 NC App 224 (01-1179) -
Nationwide Mut. Ins. Co. v. Haight, 152 NC App 137 (01-1056) - Insurance, Underinsured Motorists Coverage
Pittillo v. N.C. Dep't of Envtl. Health and Natural Res., 151 NC App 641 (01-999) - Workers' Compensation; Occupational disease; Workplace Accident
Poole v. Tammy Lynn Ctr., 151 NC App 668 (01-1178) - Workers' Compensation
QSP, Inc. v. Hair, 152 NC App 174 (01-1244) - Non-competition, preliminary injunction
Ragland v. Harris, 152 NC App 132 (01-1124) - Workers' Compensation; Exclusivity Provisions; Exception to "Coming and Going" Rule
Scottsdale Ins. Co. v. Travelers Indemnity Co., 152 NC App 231 (01-861) - Insurance policy endoresement provisions
Skillin v. Magna Corp./Greene's Tree Serv., Inc., 152 NC App 41 (01-768) - Workers' Compensation
Sowell v. Clark, 151 NC App 723 (01-1110) - Personal Injury Action
State v. Castellon, 151 NC App 675 (01-949) - Search and Seizure
State v. Craycraft, 152 NC App 211 (01-1084) - Felony breaking and entering; felony larceny; land lord's possessory interest; civil ejectment; restitution
State v. Dudley, 151 NC App 711 (01-1172) - Acting in concert; Short-form indictment; Felony murder-merger rule
State v. McCarn, 151 NC App 742 (01-1462) - Remission of Bond Forfeiture; Extraordinary Cause
State v. McGriff, 151 NC App 631 (01-599) - Statutory Rape; Indecent liberties with a minor
State v. Moore, 152 NC App 156 (01-779) - Trafficking in Cocaine
State v. Quick, 152 NC App 220 (01-922) - Ineffective Assistance of Counsel
State v. Seek, 152 NC App 237 (01-600) - PRobation modification-written notice required
State v. Smith, 152 NC App 29 (01-963) - First Degree Murder; Robbery with dangerous weapon; First Degree Burglary
State v. Starner, 152 NC App 150 (01-996) - First Degree Sexual Offense Against Minor Child/Indecent Liberties with a Child
State v. Kinlock, 152 NC App 84 (01-950) - Waiver of Counsel
Thompson v. First Citizens Bank & Tr. Co., 151 NC App 704 (01-973) - Non-negotiable CD; Parol Evidence Rule; Unilateral Mistake
Van Engen v. Que Scientific, Inc., 151 NC App 683 (01-578) - Rule 54(b); Rule 60(b)
Ward v. Long Beach Vol. Rescue Squad, 151 NC App 717 (01-1300) - Workers' Compensation; State of Emergency
Unpublished Opinions - Rule 30e
Aldridge v NC Dept Correction, (01-13)
Boyd v Edmund, (01-903)
Cardinal Extension Co. v Pleasant, (01-1045)
Carnes v DHR, (01-1160)
Coffey v Savers Life Insurance Co., (01-741)
Crawford v Greensboro Innkeeper, (01-346)
Crowfields Condominium Assoc. v Smith, (01-854)
Davis v Hartford Accident & Indemnity, (01-1309)
Eastern Outdoor, Inc. v McCoy, (01-827)
Greiner v Greiner, (01-1190)
Harris v Stamey, (01-1475)
Huang v Huang, (01-1426)
In the Matter of: Deguzman, (01-1280)
In the Matter of: Gomez, (01-1335)
In the Matter of: Jackson, (01-1410)
In the Matter of: Kennedy, (01-1107)
In the Matter of: Killian, (01-881)
In the Matter of: Williamson, (01-905)
Jacob v Onslow County Board of Health, (01-804)
Johnston v Gallimore, (01-1019)
Kelly v Kelly, (01-1140)
Ledford v Smoky Mtn. Healthcare Assoc., (01-1042)
Lee v O'Brien, (01-1231)
Lescrinier v North Point Partners, II, (01-1321)
McCormick v Morris, (01-1259)
Norris v Alexander, (01-1294)
Nunnally v Wal-Mart Stores, (01-869)
Perkins v Perkins, (01-493)
Perry v Owens, (01-1006)
Pfaff v Blue Rhino Corporation, (01-1373)
Smith v Ken Nowlin Trucking, (01-1507)
State v Artis, (01-1308)
State v Berrow, (01-1314)
State v Billups, (01-499)
State v Bracey, (01-953)
State v Campbell, (01-1301)
State v Covington, (02-131)
State v Davis, (01-898)
State v Davis, (01-1551)
State v Dudley, (01-939)
State v Dunn, (01-800)
State v Dunn, (01-1510)
State v Fountain, (01-1355)
State v Garvin, (01-791)
State v Goins, (01-1234)
State v Goodson, (01-1587)
State v Gray, (01-1573)
State v Hagans, (01-853)
State v Hunter, (01-1126)
State v Massey, (01-1442)
State v McGinnis, (01-1029)
State v McPherson, (01-552)
State v Myers, (01-691)
State v Pittman, (01-1471)
State v Player, (01-1173)
State v Rice, (01-946)
State v Robinson, (01-1074)
State v Scott, (01-1404)
State v Scurlock, (01-1221)
State v Shaw, (02-42)
State v Smith, (01-1185)
State v Smith, (01-1474)
State v Strange, (01-332)
State v Sutton, (02-31)
State v Tart, (01-1423)
State v Thornton, (01-352)
State v Walker, (01-1038)
State v Wiggins, (01-1584)
State v Wilt, (01-538)
Sweeney v Penn, (01-1332)
Tombrello v Huang, (01-1174)
Wake County, ex rel Isgett v Beecham, (01-698)
Ward v Floors Perfect, (01-568)
Wells v Brown Investment Properties, (01-799)
Worsham v Triones Plastics, L.L.C., (01-1195)

16 July 2002 Zip File of Published Opinions (containing WordPerfect files)
Mandate: 5 August 2002

Bailey v. Western Staff Servs., 151 NC App 356 (01-716) - Workers' Compensation; Industrial Commission Forms; Employers' Acceptance of Claim as Compensable
Baker v. Showalter, 151 NC App 546 (01-920) - Child Support Order; Extrajudicial Modification by Parties; Informal Agreement to Reduction in Payments; Equitable Estoppel and Detrimental Reliance Inapplicable
Barnhouse v. American Express Fin. Advisors, Inc., 151 NC App 507 (01-936) - Arbitration agreement
Carolantic Realty Co. v. Matco Grp., Inc., 151 NC App 464 (01-1091) - Breach of Contract; Quantum Meruit
Craig v. Faulkner, 151 NC App 581 (01-539-2) - Administrative Law; Jurisdiction
Davis v. N.C. Dep't of Crime Control & Pub. Safety, 151 NC App 513 (01-805) - State Personnell Commission, Demotion, Just Cause
Efird v. Hubbard, 151 NC App 577 (01-662) - Negligence/casual relationship
Futrell v. Resinall Corp., 151 NC App 456 (01-703) - Workers' Compensation; Occupational Disease
In re Adoption of Cunningham, 151 NC App 410 (01-1106) - Dismissal of Adoption Petitions
In re Locklear, 151 NC App 573 (01-1269) - Termination of Parental Rights
In re Appeal of Frizzelle, 151 NC App 552 (01-1167) - Property Tax Commission/Land Requirement Classification
In re Beasley, 151 NC App 569 (01-1270) - Trial court's jurisdiction to suspend law license
In re Poole, 151 NC App 472 (01-871) - Notice in dependency proceeding
Integon Specialty Ins. Co. v. Austin, 151 NC App 593 (01-613) - Uninsured Motorist
J.M. Dev. Grp. v. Glover, 151 NC App 584 (01-948) - Out of State Judgment
Kanipe v. Lane Upholstery, 151 NC App 478 (01-1023) - Workers' compensation claim-carpel tunnel syndrome
Mark Grp. Int'l, Inc. v. Still, 151 NC App 565 (01-1262) - North Carolina corporation and Kentucky corporation contract clause dispute
Nix v. Collins & Aikman Co., 151 NC App 438 (01-690) - Occupational disease/hyperactive airways disease
N.C. State Bar v. Gilbert, 151 NC App 299 (01-769) - State Bar order of discipline
Osmond v. Carolina Concrete Specialties, 151 NC App 541 (01-1203) - Workers' Compensation
Pineda-Lopez v. N.C. Growers Ass'n, 151 NC App 587 (01-1273) - North Carolina Retaliatory Employment Discrimination Act claim
Robbins v. Wake Cty. Bd. of Educ., 151 NC App 518 (01-1224) - Workers' Compensation; Occupational Disease
Sibley v. N.C. Bd. of Therapy Exam'rs, 151 NC App 367 (01-471) - Professionsl standards
Sloan v. Sloan, 151 NC App 399 (01-1276) - Modification of Alimony; Civil Contempt
State v. Dexter, 151 NC App 430 (01-564) - Coercion during jury deliberations
State v. Eubanks, 151 NC App 499 (01-1031) - Instruction on Flight; Instruction on Lesser-Included Offense; Prior Record Level
State v. Gay, 151 NC App 530 (01-795) - Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon, Stun Gun
State v. Jones, 151 NC App 317 (01-464) - Habitual felon
State v. Maney, 151 NC App 486 (01-1036) - First-Degree Statutory Sexual Offense
State v. Reid, 151 NC App 379 (01-957) - Motion to Dismiss; Recent Possession; Double Jeopardy; Waiver of Counsel; Waiver of Right to be Present
State v. Reid, 151 NC App 420 (01-985) - Motion to Suppress; Knock and Announce Rule;Instruction on Lesser-Included Offense
State v. Stevens, 151 NC App 561 (01-1202) - Motion to suppress; NCGS § 90-95(e)(3)
State v. Uvalle, 151 NC App 446 (01-531) - Assault; Court Interpreters
State v. Williams, 151 NC App 535 (01-1187) - Murder, assault with deadly weapon with intent to kill inflicting serious injury
State v. Wright, 151 NC App 493 (01-1123) - Second degree murder, Admissibility of evidence
Transylvania Cty. v. Moody, 151 NC App 389 (01-485) - Sign Ordinance; General Ordinance; Making Power; Constutionality; Civil Penalty; Due Notice
Urquhart v. University Health Sys. of N.C., Inc., 151 NC App 590 (01-1229) - Sovereign immunity
Weaver v. O'Neal, 151 NC App 556 (01-1098) - Uninsured Motorist Coverage
Wilkerson v. Norfolk S. Ry. Co., 151 NC App 332 (01-330) - Governmental immunity; negligence
Wise v. Harrington Grove Cmty. Ass'n, 151 NC App 344 (01-661) - Planned Community Act, power to fine
Wolf v. Wolf, 151 NC App 523 (01-766) - Modification of child suport, post-separation support, contempt orders
Unpublished Opinions - Rule 30e
Asphalt Experts, Inc. v Barnes Plumbing, (01-1453)
Bell v Transamerican Medical, Inc., (01-1196)
Bowling v Bowling, (01-1165)
Cantrell v Polk Co. Bd. of Adjustment, (01-787)
Cooney v Sabiston, (01-1295)
Erwin v Tweed, (01-678)
Fulford v Aiken, (01-1344)
In Re: Herndon, (02-32)
In Re: Lee, (01-992)
In Re: Ramsey, (01-1317)
In the Matter of: Bethea, (01-1001)
In the Matter of: Williams, (01-1076)
Jolly v Garcia's, Inc., (01-1421)
Minton v Bowman, (01-1189)
NC Association v NC DHHS, (01-1313)
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co. v Price, (01-1277)
Olivares-Juarez v Showell Farms, (01-714)
Perlmuter Printing v Elite Force, (01-1005)
Santos v Santos, (01-707)
Sprincenatu v Allstate Indemnity Co., (01-1092)
State v Alexander, (01-1002)
State v Alston, (01-1218)
State v Billings, (01-1398)
State v Brown, (01-252)
State v Brown, (01-1240)
State v Burns, (01-574)
State v Cantrell, (01-1378)
State v Carmon, (01-525)
State v Christian, (01-1011)
State v Clifton, (01-57)
State v Dameron, (01-1254)
State v Flowers, (01-1024)
State v Gardner, (01-451)
State v Gell, (01-826)
State v Hargett, (01-835)
State v Hayes, (01-1503)
State v Hendricks, (01-786)
State v Herbin, (01-1041)
State v Hinnant, (01-1425)
State v Hinton, (01-1416)
State v Howze, (01-1116)
State v Hunichen, (01-1083)
State v Jackson, (01-1139)
State v Johnson, (01-1133)
State v Kirby, (01-1327)
State v Kubricht, (01-1278)
State v Lewis, (00-1462)
State v Lewis, (01-554)
State v Malloy, (01-1499)
State v Mason, (01-1444)
State v McCrae, (01-342)
State v Miller, (01-958)
State v Neale, (01-1177)
State v Parson, (01-477)
State v Payne, (01-732)
State v Pineda, (01-631)
State v Poteat, (01-1228)
State v Rouse, (01-1117)
State v Smith, (01-1322)
State v Spease, (01-1191)
State v Sutton, (01-760)
State v West, (01-401)
State v White, (01-798)
State v Young, (01-361)
Stein v Asheville City Schools, (01-1028)
TGC Dev., Inc. v Aegean Land Co., (01-544)
Thompson v Cardinal Freight, (01-1062)
Trask v Pender County, (01-1241)

2 July 2002 Zip File of Published Opinions (containing WordPerfect files)
Mandate: 22 July 2002

Abernathy v. Sandoz Chems./Clariant Corp. , 151 NC App 252 (01-834) - Workers' Comp.
Branch v. High Rock Realty, Inc., 151 NC App 244 (01-715) - Breach of contract
Bray v. N.C. Dep't of Crime Control & Pub. Safety, 151 NC App 281 (01-660) - Gross negligence; Tort Claims Act-officer liability for accident during pursuit
Clancy v. Onslow Cty., 151 NC App 269 (01-977) - Dismissal with prejudice; Allegations insufficient to plead waive of governmental immunity
Estate of Hendrickson v. Genesis Health Venture, Inc., 151 NC App 139 (01-604) - Wrongful death, negligence, emotional distress
Hatcher v. Harrah's N.C. Casino Co., 151 NC App 275 (01-712) - Jurisdiction; Federal Preemption; Jurisdiction Over Indian Tribes
In re Clark, 151 NC App 286 (01-1287) - Termination of parental rights; insufficient evidence
In re Williamson, 151 NC App 260 (01-638) - Involuntary commitment; N.C.G.S. § 122C-62(b)(4)
LaValley v. LaValley, 151 NC App 290 (01-1184) - Temporary v. Final custody orders
LaValley v. LaValley, 151 NC App 290 (01-965) - Temporary v. Final custody orders
Neier v. State of N.C., 151 NC App 228 (01-652) - Constitutional Law; Equal Protection; First Amendment; Elections
Pomeroy v. Tanner Masonry, 151 NC App 171 (01-505) - Workers' Compensation-Change in Condition-Additional Medical Treatment
Singleton v. Haywood Elec. Membership Corp., 151 NC App 197 (01-467) - Electric Cooperative; trespass; express easement; prescriptive easement
State v. Guice, 151 NC App 293 (99-1261-2) - Firearm enhancement statute
State v. McDonald, 151 NC App 236 (01-888) - Second Degree Murder, DWI, AWDWISI, Driving left of center, Consumption of alcohol under age 21
State v. Phillips, 151 NC App 185 (01-656) - Protective sweep; warrantless search; plain view doctrine
State v. Rhodes, 151 NC App 208 (01-621) - Search and Seizure
State v. Wilson, 151 NC App 219 (01-396) - Appeal of juvenile transfer order
Wyatt v. Walt Disney World Co., 151 NC App 158 (01-882) - Personal jurisdiction; general and specific jurisdiction; absence of minimum contacts
Unpublished Opinions - Rule 30e
Cummings v Glidden Company, (01-1183)
Hayes v Hayes, (01-416)
Hunter v NC DOT, (01-1068)
In the Matter of: Smith, (01-1166)
Jones v Jim Walter Homes, (01-605)
Northfield Dev. Co. v Burlington, (01-1043)
Smith v Hare Pipeline, (01-117)
State ex rel Utilities Comm. v Root, (01-1175)
State v Ange, (01-1030)
State v Crooks, (01-1061)
State v Davis, (01-495)
State v Howell, (01-184)
State v Pisciotta, (01-1035)
State v Quarterman, (01-986)
State v Stephens, (01-556)

18 June 2002 Zip File of Published Opinions (containing WordPerfect files)
Mandate: 8 July 2002

Action Cmty. Television Broadcasting Network, Inc. v. Livesay, 151 NC App 125 (01-450) - Interlocutory order; "substantial rights" test
BNT Co. v. Baker Precythe Dev. Co., 151 NC App 52 (01-596) - Nuisance, damage to real property
Bledsole v. Johnson, 150 NC App 619 (01-866) - Court-Ordered, Non-Binding Arbitration
Bryson v. Phil Cline Trucking, 150 NC App 653 (01-708) - Attorneys' Fees
Campen v. Featherstone, 150 NC App 692 (01-816) - Contempt of court order; reliance upon subsequent order of court
Douglas v. McVicker, 150 NC App 705 (01-969) - Waiver of right to compel arbitration
Gregory v. Kilbride, 150 NC App 601 (00-667) - Medical Negligence
Harllee v. Harllee, 151 NC App 40 (01-357) - Pre-Martial Agreements/Promise-vs-Condition Precedent
Hudson v. McKenzie, 150 NC App 708 (01-1052) - Interlocutory order
In re Anderson, 151 NC App 94 (01-885) - Termination of Parental Rights
In re Pittman, 151 NC App 112 (01-991) - Usurper Judge, Void Order, Rule 63
In re Hayes, 151 NC App 27 (01-717) - Re-commitment following commitment due to verdict of guilty by reason of insanity
In re Pope, 151 NC App 117 (01-426) - Juvenile delinquency
Leatherwood v. Ehlinger, 151 NC App 15 (01-728) - Medical malpractice-Expert testimony-Directed verdict
Lincoln Cty. DSS v. Hovis, 150 NC App 697 (01-952) - N.C.G.S. § 150B-36(c)(3) Final Agency Decision
Orthodontic Ctrs. of Am., Inc. v. Hanachi, 151 NC App 133 (01-486) - Burden of proof/Affirmative defense
Russell v. Laboratory Corp. of Am., 151 NC App 63 (01-1044) - Workers' Compensation; Permanent Partial Impairment & Disfigurement
Salvaggio v. New Breed Transfer Corp., 150 NC App 688 (01-1057) - Contracts - Ambiguity
Shaw v. Mintz, 151 NC App 82 (01-561) - Statute of Limitations
Slade v. Stadler, 150 NC App 677 (01-932) - Negligence of owners of domestic animals
Smith v. Smith, 151 NC App 130 (01-601) - Absolute Divorce-Party's Intent to Cease Cohabitation
State v. Brothers, 151 NC App 71 (01-867) - Sex offenses/indecent liberties: Rules 404(b), 702(a), 803(4)
State v. Lee, 150 NC App 701 (01-742) - Sentencing and Habitual Felon
State v. Lowe, 150 NC App 682 (01-859) - Misdemeanor assault inflicting serious injury
State v. McCail, 150 NC App 643 (01-211) - Witness Unavailability; Trial Publicity; Denial of Pre-Trial Discovery; Improper Characterization of Defendant in Closing Argument
State v. Norman, 151 NC App 100 (01-975) - Balancing of aggravating factors
State v. O'Connor, 150 NC App 710 (01-921) - Expert opinion on credibility of sexual abuse victim
State v. Oxendine, 150 NC App 670 (01-1079) - Attempted rape, kidnapping
State v. Siriguanico, 151 NC App 107 (01-7) - Evidence Sufficient to Prove Cocaine Possession; No Plain Error in Admitting Informant's Statements
State v. Summey, 150 NC App 662 (01-1033) - Search and seizure-Reasonable force
State v. Bullin, 150 NC App 631 (01-729) - Drug trafficking; motion to suppress
State v. Dickson, 151 NC App 136 (01-890) - Right to appeal
Staton v. Russell, 151 NC App 1 (00-1253) - Antisuit injunction
Thomas & Howard Co. v. Trimark Catastrophe Servs., Inc., 151 NC App 88 (01-433) - Insufficient service of process/registred agent
Wright v. Smith, 151 NC App 121 (01-530) - Statute of Limitations
Unpublished Opinions - Rule 30e
Estate of Sizemore v Kimbleton, (01-1095)
Icard v Icard, (01-577)
In Re: Rocha & Locklear, (01-1039)
Johnson v Johnson, (01-893)
Old Well Water v Collegiate Distrib., (01-981)
St. Clair v St. Clair, (01-934)
State v Baker, (01-710)
State v Cauley, (00-1507)
State v Hayes, (01-653)
State v Layton, (01-329)
State v Mahan, (01-761)
State v Smith, (01-444)
State v Stanley, (01-651)
State v Stroud, (01-673)
State v Willoughby, (01-899)
State v Wooden, (01-896)
Stell v Stell, (01-788)
Stubbs v Nicholas Holdings, L.P., (01-1248)

4 June 2002 Zip File of Published Opinions (containing WordPerfect files)
Mandate: 24 June 2002

Alford v. Catalytica Pharmaceuticals, Inc., 150 NC App 489 (01-959) - Statute of Limitations for Woodson claims
City of Charlotte v. Whippoorwill Lake, Inc., 150 NC App 579 (01-713) - Condemnation Action
Eastern Outdoor, Inc. v. Board of Adjust. of Johnston Cty., 150 NC App 516 (01-546) - Zoning ordinance; permit revoked due to mistake of law
Edwards v. Cerro, 150 NC App 551 (01-309) - Negligence/Civil Procedure
Headley v. Williams, 150 NC App 590 (01-951) - Summary Judgment
Herring v. Keasler, 150 NC App 598 (01-1000) - N.C.G.S. § 57C-5-03
Intermount Distrib'n, Inc. v. Public Serv. Co. of N.C., 150 NC App 539 (01-238) - Easement/pipeline/reasonable use
Liborio v. King, 150 NC App 531 (01-32) - Medical Malpractice
Piedmont Rebar, Inc. v. Sun Constr, Inc., 150 NC App 573 (01-558) - Default judgment, Rule 60(b)(6)
Piedmont Triad Reg'l Water Auth. v. Lamb, 150 NC App 594 (01-970) - Eminent domain, Property, Jury verdict
Ruffin v. Compass Grp. U.S.A., Inc., 150 NC App 480 (01-18) - Specific traumatic incident/pre-existing condition
Sheehan v. Perry M. Alexander Constr. Co., 150 NC App 506 (01-606) - Workers' Compensation
Shoemaker v. Creative Builders, 150 NC App 523 (01-722) - Workers' Compensation
State v. China, 150 NC App 469 (01-667) - Speedy appeal, ineffective assistance of counsel
State v. Edwards, 150 NC App 544 (01-776) - Obtaining property by false pretenses; Mistrial; Habitual felon
State v. Hamilton, 150 NC App 558 (01-562) - First Degree Murder/Rule 404
State v. Holland, 150 NC App 457 (01-721) - Involuntary manslaughter, expert testimony; closing arguments
State v. Scott, 150 NC App 442 (01-96) - Ex Parte Discussions Between Judge and Prospective Jurors; First-Degree Arson - Insufficiency of Indictment; Felony Murder - Error as to Underlying Felony Harmless
State v. Stafford, 150 NC App 566 (01-532) - Leading Questions; Excluding Statements Detrimental to Co-Defendant; Rule 404(a); Jury Instructions-Murder
State v. Williams, 150 NC App 497 (01-496) - N.C.G.S. § 14-32.4, Assault Inflicting "Serious Bodily Injury"
Wells v. Cumberland Cty. Hosp. Sys., Inc., 150 NC App 584 (01-924) - Venue
Unpublished Opinions - Rule 30e
Adams v Bank United of Texas FSB, (01-773)
Andrews v Administrative Ofc of Courts, (01-551)
Burch v Burch, (01-873)
Cook v Giurintano, (01-571)
Cooper v Cooper, (01-938)
County of Buncombe v NC Code Officials, (01-292)
House v Stone, (01-533)
In Re: Masters & Molina, (01-705)
Jones v Davis, (01-425)
Kelly v Weyerhaeuser Company, (01-947)
Moss, et al v Town of Kernersville, (01-194)
Norris v Norris, (01-1034)
Powell v Quinn, (01-846)
Simpson v McConnell, (01-115)
State ex rel Griffin v Beasley, (01-927)
State v Armistead, (01-1137)
State v Becton, (01-954)
State v Broadnax, (01-1135)
State v Camp, (01-1111)
State v Carver, (01-1100)
State v Craver, (01-1258)
State v Ellenberg, (01-655)
State v Harrell, (01-1144)
State v Harry & Walden, (01-165)
State v Hobson, (01-974)
State v Holley, (01-971)
State v Johnson, (01-823)
State v Martinez, (01-883)
State v McClain, (01-1206)
State v Monteith, (01-516)
State v Murray, (01-994)
State v Neely, (01-1102)
State v Norris, (01-1186)
State v Peterson, (01-1403)
State v Powell, (01-1015)
State v Riley, (01-659)
State v Satterfield, (01-1014)
State v Shoffner, (01-1099)
State v Stewart, (01-858)
State v Vick, (01-807)
State v Waters, (01-976)
State v Watson, (01-806)
State v Whitaker, (01-1064)
State v Wood, (01-933)
Style Crest Home v Dependable Housing, (01-907)

21 May 2002 Zip File of Published Opinions (containing WordPerfect files)
Mandate: 10 June 2002

Arp v. Parkdale Mills, Inc., 150 NC App 266 (01-701) - Workers' Compensation: Premises exception to the coming and going rule
Baker v. Ivester, 150 NC App 406 (01-258) - Co-employee common law tort claim-requirements for constructive intent
Bolick v. Bon Worth, Inc., 150 NC App 428 (01-968) - Personal injury/Duty to warn
Composite Tech., Inc. v. Advanced Composite Structures (USA), Inc. , 150 NC App 386 (01-465) - Subject matter jurisdiction; personal liability under N.C.G.S. § 1-324.2
Country Club of Johnston Cty. v. U.S. Fidelity Guar. Co., 150 NC App 231 (01-726) - Unfair and Deceptive Practices in Insurance Industry; Compulsory Counterclaims
Francine Delany New School for Children v. Asheville Bd. of Educ. , 150 NC App 338 (01-420) - Schools; Statutory Construction
Horack v. Southern Real Estate Co., 150 NC App 305 (01-79) - Wage and Hour Act; Unfair and Deceptive Trade Practices Act; Quantum Meruit; Fraud
In re Braithwaite, 150 NC App 434 (01-832) - County's Right to Appeal in a Juvenile Delinquency Proceeding
In re Hardesty, 150 NC App 380 (01-825) - Termination of Parental Rights
Johnson v. Brewington, 150 NC App 425 (01-865) - Court-Ordered, Non-Binding Arbitration
OFFISS, Inc. v. First Union Nat'l Bank, 150 NC App 356 (01-620) - Revenue Bond Financing Transaction-Deed of Trust-Reserve Fund
Owenby v. Young, 150 NC App 412 (01-711) - Child Custody
Potter v. Hilemn Labs., Inc., 150 NC App 326 (01-399) - Consent Judgment: Confidential Information
Rosero v. Blake, 150 NC App 250 (01-483) - Presumption in favor of mother of illegitimate child
Rosero v. Blake, 150 NC App 250 (01-350) - Presumption in favor of mother of illegitimate child
Sharpe v. Sharpe, 150 NC App 421 (01-783) - Wills-Option Contract
Sidden v. Mailman, 150 NC App 373 (01-63) - Waiver of Fiduciary Duty Between Spouses
Smith v. Richmond Cty. Bd. of Educ., 150 NC App 291 (01-637) - Appeal From Dismissal of Career Employee Under N.C.G.S. § 115C-325
State v. Frazier, 150 NC App 416 (01-849) - Robbery with a dangerous weapon, common law robbery
State v. Martinez, 150 NC App 364 (01-876) - Probable Cause, Constructive Possession
State v. Patterson, 150 NC App 393 (01-448) - Child Sexual Abuse/Sentencing
State v. Smith, 150 NC App 317 (01-836) - Motion to Suppress; Reasonableness of Search; Scope of Terry Frisk
State v. Sumpter, 150 NC App 431 (01-1101) - The "Knock and Announce" Rule
State v. VanCamp, 150 NC App 347 (01-860) - Drug trafficking; standing to challenge the search of a vehicle
State v. Rhue, 150 NC App 280 (01-718) - Rule 405(a); Prior Consistent Statements; Motion for Appropriate Relief
State v. Stokes, 150 NC App 211 (00-1526) - Sixth Amendment right to counsel; custodial interrogation; felony murder based upon felony child abuse; battered child syndrome
Vittitoe v. Vittitoe, 150 NC App 400 (01-629) - Post Separation Support
Unpublished Opinions - Rule 30e
Baxley v Baxley, (01-494)
Brooks v Brooks, (01-584)
Currence v Sara Lee Intimates/Bali, (01-1222)
Finova Capital Corporation v Vitale, (01-897)
Fralin v Allstate Insurance Company, (01-918)
Guilford County o/b/o Armwood v Council, (01-1237)
Harris v The Lamar Company, L.L.C., (01-774)
Hart v Hart, (01-679)
In the Matter of: Allen, (01-624)
In the Matter of: Gurley, (01-833)
In the Matter of: Kitchen, (01-1134)
Miley v H.C. Barrett & Associates, Inc., (01-720)
Naturally Knits v Great Northern Ins., (01-777)
Skinner v Skinner, (01-1118)
Solzsmon v Solzsmon, (01-440)
Solzsmon v Solzsmon, (01-441)
Squires v Jim Walter Homes, Inc., (01-750)
State v Arthur, (01-666)
State v Barron, (01-1264)
State v Bell, (01-1170)
State v Beltran, (01-911)
State v Bey, (01-1209)
State v Caravajal, (01-772)
State v Caravajal, (01-830)
State v Chesson, (01-1245)
State v Cooper, (01-1337)
State v Davenport, (01-163)
State v Eller, (01-789)
State v Foust, (01-984)
State v Guy, (01-1366)
State v Hagwood, (01-1149)
State v Harris, (01-1194)
State v Headen, (01-676)
State v Hogan, (01-1161)
State v Johnson, (01-320)
State v King, (01-730)
State v Lenoir, (01-765)
State v McNair, (01-706)
State v McQuaig, (01-993)
State v Moore, (01-1213)
State v Moraitis, (01-930)
State v Morrow, (01-446)
State v Muldrow, (01-1082)
State v Nixon, (01-1238)
State v Oramas, (01-915)
State v Parks, (01-967)
State v Penny, (01-1119)
State v Roberts, (01-709)
State v Roundtree, (01-844)
State v Roush, (01-415)
State v Sharper, (01-1208)
State v Silver, (01-1103)
State v Simpson, (01-1013)
State v Siracusa, (01-1148)
State v Toomer, (01-1298)
State v Turner, (01-785)
Universal Underwriters Ins. Co. v Kings, (01-983)
In the Matter of: William S., (01-1147)
State v McElvine, (01-677)

7 May 2002 Zip File of Published Opinions (containing WordPerfect files)
Mandate: 28 May 2002

Ausley v. Bishop, 150 NC App 56 (01-154) - Breach of Contract
Batdorff v. N.C. State Bd. of Elections, 150 NC App 108 (01-304) - Campaign Finance Act complaint
Best v. Dep't of Health & Human Servs., 149 NC App 882 (01-118) - Administrative Law; Governmental Employment; Drug Testing
Burgess v. First Union Nat'l Bank of N.C., 150 NC App 67 (01-775) - Collateral estoppel
Colombo v. Stevenson, 150 NC App 163 (01-745) - Wills, Anti-Lapse Statute
Conseco Fin. Servicing Corp. v. Dependable Housing, Inc., 150 NC App 168 (01-870) - Transfer Venue
Craig v. Faulkner, 149 NC App 968 (01-539) - Administrative Law; Jurisdiction
Darroch v. Lea, 150 NC App 156 (01-642) - Interlocutory Appeals
Devone v. Pickett, (01-322) - Real property: evidence admitted under a general denial to plaintiffs' claim of ownership
Dixie Lumber Co. of Cherryville, Inc. v. N.C. Dep't of Env't, Health & Nat. Res., 150 NC App 144 (01-739) - Standard of review for agency decision
Eastern Carolina Internal Med., P.A. v. Faidas, 149 NC App 940 (01-626) - Covenant Not to Compete, Liquidated Damages
Blanton v. Fitch, 150 NC App 200 (01-370) - Child Support
Foster v. U.S. Airways, Inc., 149 NC App 913 (00-1448) - Workers' Compensation, Total Disability
Guilford Fin. Servs., LLC v. City of Brevard, 150 NC App 1 (01-206) - Subdivision Plat Disapproval
In re Brown, 150 NC App 127 (00-1501) - Disorderly conduct in schools
In re Roberts, 150 NC App 86 (01-557) - Due Process, Right to Counsel
In re Williams, 149 NC App 951 (01-964) - "Indian" Father's Parental Rights Terminated During His Incarceration
Johnson v. Harris, 149 NC App 928 (01-628) - Rules 11, 56(e), and 56(g)
Kolb v. Schatzman & Assocs., LLC, 150 NC App 94 (01-277) - Civil Procedure; Contracts; Summary Judgment
Land v. Tall House Bldg. Co., 150 NC App 132 (01-27) - Real party in interest
Landry v. US Airways, Inc., 150 NC App 121 (01-724) - Injury by accident
Martin v. Parker, 150 NC App 179 (01-821) - Malicious Prosecution, Abuse of Process, Summary Judgment
Ratchford v. C.C. Mangum, Inc., 150 NC App 197 (01-848) - Workers' Compensation-interlocutory
Roary v. Bolton, 150 NC App 193 (01-842) - Negligence Claim
Shockley v. Cairn Studios, Ltd., 149 NC App 961 (01-856) - Workers' Compensation
Shook v. Lynch & Howard, P.A., 150 NC App 185 (01-321) - Negligence; Civil Procedure; Equitable Distribution; Summary Judgment
Sowers v. Toliver, 150 NC App 114 (01-273) - Child Support
State v. Castor, 150 NC App 17 (01-479) - First-degree murder
State v. Christian, 150 NC App 77 (01-77) - Defendant Conspires With His Brothers to Assault Vehicle Occupants With Deadly Weapons
State v. Cobb, 150 NC App 31 (01-501) - First-degree kidnapping-Armed robbery-Felony larceny
State v. Davis, 150 NC App 205 (01-312) - Withdrawal of guilty plea
State v. Dixon, 150 NC App 46 (01-503) - Expert opinion testimony
State v. Hunt, 150 NC App 101 (01-6) - Probable causes; search warrant, vehicular traffic
State v. Smith, 150 NC App 138 (00-616-2) - Second-degree murder: intent
State v. Spivey, 150 NC App 189 (01-458) - Sixth Amendment Right to Speedy Trial
Town of Cameron v. Woodell, 150 NC App 174 (00-1546) - Doctrine of laches/zoning ordinance
Tucker v. Boulevard at Piper Glen, LLC, 150 NC App 150 (01-734) - Unfair and Deceptive Act, Rule 11
Unpublished Opinions - Rule 30e
Benton v American Int'l Underwriters, (01-497)
Brewer v Finney, (01-474)
Bumgarner v Wood, (01-617)
Burns, et al v Beacham, (01-195)
Clunk v Pfizer, Inc., (01-522)
Dale K. Cline, CPA, PLLC v Dahle, (01-94)
Guy M. Turner, Inc. v Commercial Plant, (01-597)
In Re: Murray, (01-752)
In the Matter of: Calleja, (01-400)
In the Matter of: Coffey, (01-1012)
In the Matter of: K.M.A, S.L.A, (01-583)
In the Matter of: K.M.A., S.L.A., (01-802)
In the Matter of: Matasich, (01-1053)
Jones v Summit Homes Group, Inc., (01-723)
Keffer v Keffer, (01-366)
Liotta v Lakeside Restaurant & Lounge, (01-543)
Maldari v Hollar, (01-1073)
McKinney v Stafford, (01-904)
Merritt v Durham Taxicab Assoc., Inc., (01-778)
Padgett v Pro Sports, Inc., (01-663)
Ratcliff v NC Health & Human Services, (01-331)
Ray v Young, (01-1087)
State v Allen, (01-1296)
State v Alston, (01-928)
State v Barnette, (01-875)
State v Bell, (01-811)
State v Bland, (01-223)
State v Boler, (01-925)
State v Bridges, (01-190)
State v Burgess, (00-1391)
State v Burke, (01-540)
State v Chavis, (01-1104)
State v Covington, (01-941)
State v Crump, (01-751)
State v Culpepper, (01-303)
State v Cummings, (01-1125)
State v Farr, (01-1115)
State v Gilley, (01-235)
State v Goad, (01-1201)
State v Goode, (01-1010)
State v James, (01-1049)
State v Jones, (01-455)
State v Langston, (01-1131)
State v Leggett, (01-511)
State v Malone, (01-262)
State v Matthews, (01-894)
State v McCallum, (01-814)
State v McMasters, (01-509)
State v Miller, (01-1150)
State v Monroe, (01-1253)
State v Moody, (01-1071)
State v Muentnich, (01-412)
State v Raynor, (01-1055)
State v Rees, (01-404)
State v Robinson, (01-414)
State v Shaheed, (01-1127)
State v Simms, (01-590)
State v Small, (01-1156)
State v Smith, (01-645)
State v Valentine, (01-523)
State v Vinson, (01-508)
State v Wallace, (01-672)
State v Williams, (01-1210)
Thompson v Thompson, (01-513)
Underwood v Northwestern Mutual Life, (01-797)
Walser v Walser, (01-285)
Whisnant v Whisnant, (00-1268)
Zaben v Gardiner, (01-699)

16 April 2002 Zip File of Published Opinions (containing WordPerfect files)
Mandate: 6 May 2002

Augur v. Augur, 149 NC App 851 (01-220) - Declaratory judgment, Domestic Violence Act, Constitutionality
Becker v. Graber Builders, Inc., 149 NC App 787 (01-178) - Motion to Dismiss/Disregard of Corporate Form
Bostic Packaging, Inc v. City of Monroe, 149 NC App 825 (01-39) - Governmental immunity; sewer system; negligence
Burchette v. East Coast Millwork Distribs., Inc., 149 NC App 802 (00-1535) - Workers' Compensation: trial return to work
CAP Care Grp. v McDonald, 149 NC App 817 (01-170) - Breach of Contract
Dobo v. Zoning Bd. of Adjust. of Wilmington, 149 NC App 701 (01-249) - Violation of City of Zoning Ordinance
Frazier v. McDonalds, 149 NC App 745 (01-457) - Workers' Compensation, pre-existing condition, termination of employment
Graham v. Martin, 149 NC App 831 (01-541) - Constructive Trust; Unjust Enrichment
Harrold v. Dowd, 149 NC App 777 (01-529) - Rule 12(b)(6), Rule 9(b), Fiduciary Duty, Rule 5 (a1)
Harvey v. Cedar Creek BP, 149 NC App 873 (01-25) - Dismissal of Workers' Compensation Claim with prejudice
Holloman v. Harrelson, 149 NC App 861 (01-481) - Claim against a decedent's estate
In re Pittman, 149 NC App 756 (01-349) - Abuse and neglect proceeding; Miranda; Fifth Amendment
Johnson v. Adolf, 149 NC App 876 (01-536) - Child Custody Modification
Johnson v. United Parcel Serv., 149 NC App 865 (01-319) - Workers' Compensation
Jones v. Wainwright, 149 NC App 869 (01-747) - Arbitration Appeal /fee as Costs; Attorney's Fees
Metts v. Turner, 149 NC App 844 (01-840) - Implied easement by prior use
Rhyne v. K-Mart Corp., 149 NC App 672 (00-1516) - Award of Punitive Damages
State v. Evans, 149 NC App 767 (01-296) - Hearsay; Jury Instructions
State v. Hannah, 149 NC App 713 (00-1377) - N.C.G.S. § 14-32 assault inflicting serious bodily injury
State v. Jordan, 149 NC App 838 (01-545) - New trial on prosecutor's remarks to jury
State v. Nance, 149 NC App 734 (01-353) - Animal cruelty; search and seizure
State v. Williams, 149 NC App 795 (01-632) - Possession of a controlled substance; constitutionality of Habitual Felon Act & Structured Sentencing Act
State v. Wingate, 149 NC App 879 (01-393) - Revocoation of Probation
Trujillo v. N.C. Grange Mut. Ins. Co., 149 NC App 811 (00-1204) - Insurance company liability
Walter v. Walter, 149 NC App 723 (01-217) - Equitable Distribution
Williams v. Smith, 149 NC App 855 (01-749) - Negligence
Unpublished Opinions - Rule 30e
Coleman v Coleman, (01-736)
Cox v Doe, (01-439)
DOT v Hilliard, (01-225)
Fairview Forest Homeowners v Dean, (01-186)
Flores v Arco, (01-453)
Gibbs v Guilford Technical, (01-328)
Hassell v Hassell, (01-553)
In Re: Mosley, (01-997)
In Re: Trull, (01-810)
In the Matter of: Morris, et al, (01-484)
Kuiper v American Historic Racing, (01-687)
Kuiper v Shoei Safety Helmet Corp., (01-743)
McKinney v Richitelli, (01-727)
Roth v US Air, Inc., (01-636)
State v Turner, (01-134)
State v Belcher, (00-1539)
State v Bullard, (01-647)
State v Burnette, (01-630)
State v Clayton, (01-657)
State v Ellis, (01-480)
State v Evans, (00-1457)
State v Evans, (01-359)
State v Fisher, (01-607)
State v Lamm, (00-1405)
State v Lynch, (00-1521)
State v Moore, (01-335)
State v Morrison, (01-299)
State v Plemmons, (01-323)
State v Rhodes, (01-639)
State v Torrence, (01-419)
Stevens v Guzman, (01-684)
Teague v Teague, (01-646)
Yehdego v Johnson C. Smith University, (01-575)

2 April 2002 Zip File of Published Opinions (containing WordPerfect files)
Mandate: 22 April 2002

Carolina Holdings, Inc. v. Housing Appeals Bd. of Charlotte, 149 NC App 579 (01-460) - Administrative law-Housing
Derosier v. WNA, Inc., 149 NC App 597 (01-72) - Workers' Compensation; earning capacity
Despathy v. Despathy, 149 NC App 660 (01-436) - Equitable distribution; pre-trial stipulations
Green Park Inn, Inc. v. Moore, 149 NC App 531 (01-268) - Contracts; Damages and Remedies; Mortgages
Guilford Cty. ex rel Manning v. Richardson, 149 NC App 663 (01-559) - Paternity; child support
In re Will of Lamanski, 149 NC App 647 (01-602) - Validity of a will
Joslyn v. Blanchard, 149 NC App 625 (01-398) - Dog bite; landlord liability
Mabry v. Huneycutt, 149 NC App 630 (01-686) - Statute of limitations
Mason v. Town of Fletcher, 149 NC App 636 (01-290) - Trespass; right-of-way; water line
Moses v. Young, 149 NC App 613 (01-140) - Public Duty Doctrine
N.C. Dep't of Corr. v. McKimmey, 149 NC App 605 (00-1528) - Termination of employment; gross inefficient job performance
Riley v. Debaer, 149 NC App 520 (00-675-2) - Negligent infliction of emotional distress
Sciolino v. TD Waterhouse Investor Svcs., Inc., 149 NC App 642 (01-422) - Arbitration Agreement
Sellers v. Rodriquez, 149 NC App 619 (01-339) - Governmental immunity; public duty doctrine
Sonopress, Inc. v. Town of Weaverville, 149 NC App 492 (01-105) - Annexation--subsequent appeal of remanded annexation order
State ex rel. Utils. Comm'n v. Carolina Water Serv., Inc., 149 NC App 656 (01-402) - Util. Comm'n--no justiciable controversy
State v. Carrilo, 149 NC App 543 (01-341) - First-degree murder--shaken baby syndrome
State v. Holmes, 149 NC App 572 (00-1543) - Sex Offender Registration
State v. Martinez, 149 NC App 553 (01-308) - Trafficking in Drugs
State v. Norman, 149 NC App 588 (01-582) - Fatal variance; insufficient indictment
State v. Armstead, 149 NC App 652 (01-146) - Criminal Indictment
State v. Robertson, 149 NC App 563 (01-111) - Kidnapping; Rape; Evidence-Rule 402/403-Relevance
Summers v. City of Charlotte, 149 NC App 509 (01-748) - Conditional zoning
Unpublished Opinions - Rule 30e
Anderson, et al v Smith, (01-314)
Caves v N.C. Department of Correction, (01-681)
Cousins v NC DOC, (01-926)
Davis v General Motors, (01-435)
Douglas v N.C. Department of Correction, (01-738)
Durham County v Brown, (01-864)
Hilton v Pep Boys Service, (01-852)
In Re: Fisher, (01-362)
In the Matter of: B.A., (01-313)
In the Matter of: Austen, (01-1306)
Martin v Badgett, (01-566)
Matter of: Findley, (01-239)
Peerless Insurance v Cornett, (01-293)
State v Alston, (01-675)
State v Baldwin, (01-923)
State v Broady, (01-855)
State v Brown, (01-563)
State v Bryant, (01-900)
State v Clark, (00-1321)
State v Dunn, (01-592)
State v Dunn, (01-851)
State v Eaton, (01-336)
State v Effingham, (01-886)
State v Elders, (01-570)
State v Gordon, (01-704)
State v Greene, (01-229)
State v Herron and Jaaber, (01-744)
State v Horne, (01-502)
State v Howell, (01-782)
State v Johnson, (01-610)
State v Johnson, (01-837)
State v Johnson, (01-901)
State v King, (01-759)
State v Lambeth, (01-909)
State v Leigh, (01-567)
State v Martin, (01-462)
State v Mason, (01-1025)
State v McCollum, (01-733)
State v Mitchell, (01-598)
State v Quick, (01-192)
State v Rankins, (01-640)
State v Smith, (01-512)
State v Stitt, (01-534)
State v Swinson, (01-618)
State v Tibbetts, (01-643)
State v Tillman, (01-560)
State v Trull, (01-241)
State v Tucker, (01-278)
State v Whitaker, (01-770)
State v Wilkins, (01-902)
State v Williams, (01-692)
Waddell v Williams, (01-62)
Zarek v Stine, (01-33)

19 March 2002 Zip File of Published Opinions (containing WordPerfect files)
Mandate: 8 April 2002

Allstate Ins. Co. v. Oxendine, 149 NC App 466 (01-167) - Land Owner Liability
Aubin v. Susi, 149 NC App 320 (01-427) - Standing for individual shareholder action; attorney's fees for derivative claim
Bridwell v. Golden Corral Steak House, 149 NC App 338 (01-428) - Workers' Compensation
Bunn Lake Prop. Owner's Ass'n, Inc. v. Setzer, 149 NC App 289 (01-23) - Homeowner's Ass'n bylaws and restrictive covenants; equitable estoppel
Cain v. N.C. Dep't of Transp., 149 NC App 365 (01-233) - Outdoor Advertising Permit/Sufficient Connection
Cole v. Cole, 149 NC App 427 (01-284) - Modification of an interim child support order
Fairfield Mountain Prop. Owners Ass'n, Inc. v. Doolittle, 149 NC App 486 (01-397) - Appeal from denial of Rule 12(b)(7) motion is interlocutory
Flitt v. Flitt, 149 NC App 475 (01-301) - Divorce judgment; separation agreement; interlocutory
Gayton v. Gage Carolina Metals, Inc., 149 NC App 346 (01-234) - Workers' Compensation; illegal aliens
Gibby v. Lindsey, 149 NC App 470 (01-173) - Service of process
Gray v. N.C. Dep't of Env't, Health & Natural Res., 149 NC App 374 (01-22) - Administrative Law; Civil Procedure; Jurisdiction
Griswold v. Integon Gen. Ins. Corp., 149 NC App 301 (01-82) - Insurance policy interpretation; family purpose doctrine
Henlajon, Inc. v. Branch Highways, Inc., 149 NC App 329 (01-445) - N.C. Rules of Appellate Procedure, Rule 3, 26; time to file & serve notice of appeal
Hopkins v. Nash Cty., 149 NC App 446 (01-378) - Zoning
In re Matherly, 149 NC App 452 (01-580) - Termination of Parental Rights
Moore v. Concrete Supply Co., 149 NC App 381 (01-302) - Workers' Compensation; definition of "make-work"
Simpson v. Simpson, 149 NC App 440 (01-603) - Custody modification
State v. Harris, 149 NC App 398 (00-899) - Improper admission of stale conviction unrelated to veracity; Prior bad acts
State v. Holadia, 149 NC App 248 (00-1162) - Rule 404(b), Rule 602, Exculpatory evidence; Acting in concert; Jury Polling; N.C.G.S. 15A-1238
State v. Kornegay, 149 NC App 390 (01-585) - First-degree murder/"formal arrest" test for custodial interrogation
State v. Napier, 149 NC App 462 (01-236) - Possession of firearm by a felon; justification defense
State v. Osborne, 149 NC App 235 (01-271) - Felonious larceny; recent possession; constructive possession; indictment
State v. Patterson, 149 NC App 354 (01-275) - Cross-examination; motion for mistrial, Rule 404(b)
State v. Payne, 149 NC App 421 (01-207) - Fraudulent burning of a dwelling; insurance fraud
State v. Phillips, 149 NC App 310 (01-648) - Subject matter and in personam jurisdiction; criminal process; waiver of counsel
State v. Terry, 149 NC App 434 (01-641) - Probation violation, Cross-examination of adverse witness
State v. Thompson, 149 NC App 276 (00-1509) - Confessions/Jury Instructions/Acting in concert
State v. Tew, 149 NC App 456 (01-454) - Joinder, double jeopardy; collateral estoppel
State v. Wood, 149 NC App 413 (01-373) - Jury instructions
Storch v Winn-Dixie Charlotte, Inc., 149 NC App 478 (01-375) - Aggrieved parties under the Dram Shop Act
Taylor v. Abernethy, 149 NC App 263 (01-470) - Intervention; judicial admission; expert testimony on handwriting analysis
Tuckett v. Guerrier, 149 NC App 405 (01-348) - Stock transfer/equitable estoppel
Young v. Mastrom, Inc., 149 NC App 483 (01-459) - Contempt
Unpublished Opinions - Rule 30e
Babcock v Cumberland County, (01-449)
Butler v E.I. Dupont De Nemours & Co., (01-550)
Caskey v Green, (01-409)
Duncan v Duncan, (01-565)
Elliott v Birth, (01-49)
Elliott v Birth, (01-50)
Graves Evans Enterprises v Chambers, (01-482)
Hill v Taylor, (01-555)
Holcomb v Holcomb, (01-59)
In Re: B.P., (01-326)
In Re: America, (01-180)
In Re: Irby, (01-962)
In Re: Quick, (01-374)
In the Matter of: Thomas, (01-1017)
Le v Harris, (01-99)
Matter of: Johnson, (01-294)
Olving v Olving, (00-1523)
Parsons v K-Mart Corporation, (01-515)
Raether v Pelican Properties, Inc., (00-1512)
State v Alston, (01-634)
State v Benfield, (01-780)
State v Butts, (01-737)
State v Campbell, (01-2)
State v Clark, (00-1320)
State v Everett, (00-1443)
State v Farrar, (00-1238)
State v Holt, (01-595)
State v Hout, (01-518)
State v Johnson, (01-526)
State v King, (01-758)
State v Leggett, (00-1533)
State v Little, (01-430)
State v Marvin, (00-1398)
State v McLean, (01-845)
State v McMillian, (01-107)
State v Pearsall, (01-665)
State v Sprouse, (01-781)
State v Velazquez, (01-658)
Tarpley v Cone Mills Corporation, (00-1487)
Wake Human Services v Morrill, (01-141)
Ward v Perry, (01-514)
Wilson v Taylor, (01-524)

5 March 2002 Zip File of Published Opinions (containing WordPerfect files)
Mandate: 25 March 2002

Barger v. Barger, 149 NC App 224 (00-1477) - Parental Custody
Bass v. Johnson, (01-199) - Negligence; Publication; Last Clear Chance; Rule 15(b)
Cummins v. BCCI Constr. Enters., 149 NC App 180 (00-1385) - Workers' Compensation
Deep River Citizens' Coalation v. N.C. Env't & Natural Res., 149 NC App 211 (01-935) - Standard of Review
Duquesne Energy, Inc. v. Shiloh Indus. Contr., Inc., 149 NC App 227 (01-443) - Interlocutory-no substantial right
Effingham v. Kroger Co., 149 NC App 105 (01-24) - Workers' Compensation
Gagnon v. Gagnon, 149 NC App 194 (01-119) - Equitable distribution; military retirement benefits
Giles v. First Va. Credit Servs., 149 NC App 89 (00-1252) - Interpretation of Breach of the Peace
Keener Lumber Co., Inc. v. Perry, 149 NC App 19 (00-1525) - Creditor's constructive fraud action against director of corporation for breach of fiduciary duty
Kelly v. Carteret Cty. Bd. of Educ., 149 NC App 188 (01-468) - Wrongful discharge
Knight v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 149 NC App 1 (01-108) - Workers' Compensation; Sufficiency of evidence; Temporary total disability benefits after MMI
Neugent v. Beroth Oil Co., 149 NC App 38 (01-242) - UCC, Sale of Goods, disputed issue of fact, price formula
Schrimsher v. Red Roof Inns, Inc., 149 NC App 221 (01-282) - Directed verdict; independent contractor; duty of employer
State v. Aquino, 149 NC App 172 (01-245) - Consular relations and witness competency
State v. Chadwick, 149 NC App 200 (01-4) - Arrest/search/known informant's tip/probable cause
State v. Goodman, 149 NC App 57 (00-1417) - Second Degree Murder Based on Prior Convictions
State v. Graham, 149 NC App 215 (01-338) - Motion to Suppress Evidence; Countable prior conviction for felony sentencing
State v. Lambert, 149 NC App 163 (01-164) - Second-degree murder; acting in concert
State v. Ray, 149 NC App 137 (00-1511) - Felony murder
State v. Foster, 149 NC App 206 (01-594) - Structured sentencing; doctrine of recent possession; hearsay
Willey v. Williamson Produce, 149 NC App 74 (01-226) - Workers' Compensation; N.C.G.S. § 97-12
Yordy v. N.C. Farm Bureau Mut. Ins., 149 NC App 230 (01-138) - Interlocutory Order; Rule 54(b)
Zimmerman v. Appalachain State Univ., 149 NC App 121 (00-1363) - Appeal from final agency decision - UNC Board of Gov. Standard of Review
Unpublished Opinions - Rule 30e
Crandall v Knechtel, et al, (01-317)
Dickinson v Pastor, (01-372)
Finn v Franklin County, (00-1240-2)
In Re: Beer, (01-218)
In Re: Smith, (01-93)
In the Matter of: Hyatt, (01-753)
In the Matter of: Kopach, (01-547)
In the Matter of: Monroe, (01-731)
Lebel v Bladen County Hospital, (01-410)
Logan v Roger's Concrete Company, (01-588)
Low v Wolfe Construction, (01-261)
McDowell County ex rel Cline v Cline, (00-1495)
Newton v Nicholson, (01-300)
Parker v Higgins, (01-266)
State v Barber, (01-377)
State v Bryant, (01-208)
State v Burrus, (01-944)
State v Durham, (01-694)
State v Eidson, (01-475)
State v Hardy, (01-625)
State v Holmes, (01-850)
State v Jackson, (01-587)
State v Miller, (00-1373)
State v Moses, (00-1439)
State v Owens, (01-757)
State v Robinson, (01-367)
State v Snyder, (01-417)
State v Speas, (01-822)
State v Wall, (00-1323)
State v Williams, (01-213)
State v Wilson, (01-156)
Swisher v Bd of Adjust of Greensboro, (01-40)
Wachovia Bank, et al v Weeks, et al, (01-124)
Wilkinson v Wilkinson, (01-269)

19 February 2002 Zip File of Published Opinions (containing WordPerfect files)
Mandate: 11 March 2002

Cochrane v. City of Charlotte, 148 NC App 621 (00-1368) - Special Retirement Allowance
Daimler Chrysler Corp. v. Kirkhart, 148 NC App 572 (00-1370) - Preliminary Injunction
Dawes v. Nash County, 148 NC App 641 (01-85) - Governmental Immunity
Hay v. Hay, 148 NC App 649 (01-187) - Equitable distribution; post-separation payments
Hill v. McCall, 148 NC App 698 (01-442) - Jury Instruction - pre-existing injury
McCrary v. Byrd, 148 NC App 630 (00-1400) - Arbitration
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. v. N.C. Dep't of Env't & Natural Res., 148 NC App 610 (01-74) - Tax certification
Ruiz v. Belk Masonry Co., 148 NC App 675 (01-98) - Illegal alien's right to workers' compensation
Shingleton v. Kobacker Grp., 148 NC App 667 (01-232) - Workers' compensation; substantial change in condition
State ex rel., Bright v. Flaskrud, 148 NC App 710 (01-305) - Paternity - Res judicata
State v. Allison, 148 NC App 702 (01-306) - Search and seizure - Face to face tip
State v. Brown, 148 NC App 683 (00-1527) - Rules of Evidence 608(b) and 403
State v. Hargett, 148 NC App 688 (01-265) - Felonious possession of stolen goods; misdemeanor possession of stolen goods; doctrine of recent possession
State v. Parks, 148 NC App 600 (01-247) - Motion to suppress; evidence of defendant's remaining silent
State v. Poland, 148 NC App 588 (01-228) - Assault/Constitutional Law - right to be present and participate in trial
State v. Wagner, 148 NC App 658 (01-144) - Sentencing - Prosecutorial vindictiveness
Steadman v. Steadman, 148 NC App 713 (01-376) - Interlocutory, appellant and appellant's counsel sanctioned
CIT Grp./Commercial Servs., Inc. v. Vitale, 148 NC App 707 (01-251) - Business records exception to hearsay rule; N.C.G.S. 8C-1, Rule 803(6)
Vernon v. Lowe, 148 NC App 694 (00-1171) - Quiet title; motion for involuntary dismissal Rule 41(b)
Unpublished Opinions - Rule 30e
Covington v McCreery, (01-371)
In Re: Pawley, (01-315)
Kanupp v Kanupp, (00-1271)
Myers v Myers, (00-1092)
State v Bowens, (01-360)
State v Compton, (00-1283)
State v Harris, (01-240)
State v Ivey, (01-65)
State v Richardson, (01-147)
State v Warren, (01-219)
State v Westmoreland, (00-1288)
State v Wilson, (01-101)
Steg v Steg, (00-1299)
Steg v Steg, (00-1333)
Sun Life Assurance v Pack 'N Post, (01-193)
Walters v Cole, (01-70) Jury instructions

5 February 2002 Zip File of Published Opinions (containing WordPerfect files)
Mandate: 25 February 2002

Adams v. Jefferson-Pilot Life Ins. Co., 148 NC App 356 (00-1484) - Life insurance: doctrine of substantial compliance
Baars v. Campbell Univ., Inc., 148 NC App 408 (01-60) - Will; and statutes of limitations
Barnes v. Taylor, 148 NC App 397 (00-1480) - Rule 60(b)/Standing
Benson v. Barefoot, 148 NC App 394 (01-288) - Statute of Limitations/Civil Procedure/Pleadings
Boles v. US Air, Inc., 148 NC App 493 (01-61) - Workers' Compensation
Buncombe Cty. ex rel. Frady v. Rogers, 148 NC App 401 (01-129) - Child Support
Central Carolina Developers, Inc. v. Moore Water & Sewer Auth., 148 NC App 564 (01-102) - Statute of limitations - Inverse condemnation
Culler v. Hamlett, 148 NC App 372 (00-1110) - Contributory negligence; last clear chance
Culler v. Hamlett, 148 NC App 389 (00-1212) - Contributory negligence, res judicata in comp. suit
Fountain v. Fountain, 148 NC App 329 (01-14) - Equitable distribution
Goynias v. Spa Health Clubs, Inc., 148 NC App 554 (00-1499) - Summary judgment/slip and fall
Harris v. Thompson Contr'rs, Inc., 148 NC App 472 (01-100) - Workers' Compensation
In re Eckard, 148 NC App 541 (00-655-2) - Termination of parental rights
In re Estate of Anderson, 148 NC App 501 (01-143) - Standing/quasi-estoppel
In re Will of Allen, 148 NC App 526 (01-21) - N.C.G.S. § 31-3.4 holographic will
In re Mitchell, 148 NC App 483 (01-488) - Termination of parental rights
In re Mitchell, 148 NC App 483 (01-489) - Termination of parental rights
In re Mitchell, 148 NC App 483 (01-490) - Termination of parental rights
Jeffries v. Moore, 148 NC App 364 (00-1292) - Presumption of Paternity; Child Custody
McDevitt v. Stacy, 148 NC App 448 (01-15) - Pleadings, Amendment, Failure to Formally Amend
Pollock v. Waspco Corp., 148 NC App 381 (01-136) - Workers' Comp., competent evidence, sanctions
Smith v Beasley Enter., Inc., 148 NC App 559 (01-325) - Workers' Compensation; Carpal Tunnel Syndrome; Medical Witness Testimony
State v. Demos, 148 NC App 343 (00-1233) - Homicide: aggravating factor/weapon of mass destruction; aggravating factor/contemporaneous conviction course of conduct
State v. Gaither, 148 NC App 534 (00-1536) - Disclosure of Identity of Confidential Informant
State v. Lee, 148 NC App 518 (00-1486) - Juvenile, 1st degree murder, life without parole, Miranda
State v. Lotharp, 148 NC App 435 (00-1329) - Disjunctive jury instructions
State v. Moore, 148 NC App 568 (00-1450) - Probation Revocation, Jurisdiction
State v. Reid, 148 NC App 548 (00-1538) - Double Jeopardy
State v. Wilkerson, 148 NC App 310 (00-1090) - Rule 404(b) admissibility; N.C.G.S. § 15A-1222 judicial comment
State v. Young, 148 NC App 462 (01-109) - Motion to Suppress; Traffic Stop; Anonymous Tip
State v. Robinson, 148 NC App 422 (00-1247) - Search and Seizure/Probationer/Independent Source Doctrine/Probable Cause
Stephens v. Dortch, 148 NC App 509 (00-1430-2) - Withdrawal of Dedication; Easement Appurtenant
Unpublished Opinions - Rule 30e
Adams v Barcalounger, (01-200)
Allgood v Parsons Trucking Company, (01-517)
Bass v Jobbers of Raleigh, (01-53)
Continental Casualty Co v Bower, (01-43)
Easton v J.D. Denson, (01-263)
Ford Motor Credit Company v Dean, (01-609)
Hardin v Don Love, Inc., (01-379)
In the Matter of: Carpenter, (01-696)
Lamberth v McDaniel, (01-203)
Liberty Oil Co. v Hildreth, et al, (01-272)
Mejia v Patel & Burlingham, (01-276)
Money v Coble (Money), (00-1393)
Page v Canoutas, (00-1199)
Schlitt v Schlitt, (01-280)
Sides v Guilford County School Board, (01-298)
Smith v Smith, (01-407)
State v Anderson, (00-1483)
State v Brown, (01-438)
State v Coleman, (01-615)
State v Colpaert, (01-132)
State v Davis, (01-498)
State v Drummond, (01-408)
State v Epps, (01-812)
State v Getz, (01-179)
State v Goode, (01-573)
State v Hatcher, (01-520)
State v Johnson, (00-1336)
State v Johnson, (00-1468)
State v Lee, (01-469)
State v Martinez, (01-593)
State v McNeil, (01-616)
State v Mills, (01-405)
State v Morgan, (01-576)
State v Taybron, (01-356)
State v Westmoreland, (01-230)
Tise v Yates Construction Company, Inc., (01-500)
Traft v American Threshold Indus., Inc., (01-10)
Traft v American Threshold Indus., Inc., (01-11)
Whisnant v Images Sign, (01-289)
State v Williamson, (00-1482)

15 January 2002 Zip File of Published Opinions (containing WordPerfect files)
Mandate: 4 February 2002

In re T.C.S., 148 NC App 297 (01-176) - Juvenile - Sexual Offenses
State v. Beckham, 148 NC App 282 (00-1494) - Double Jeopardy
State v. Floyd, 148 NC App 290 (00-1022) - Violent Habitual Felon/Sentencing/Indictments & Verdicts
State v. Boyd, 148 NC App 304 (99-1368-2) - Firearm Enhancement Statute; Aggravating & Mitigating Factors
Taylor v. City of Lenoir, 148 NC App 269 (99-1228-3) - Common Fund Doctrine

2 January 2002 Zip File of Published Opinions (containing WordPerfect files)
Mandate: 22 January 2002

Alchemy Communications Corp. v. Preston Dev. Co., 148 NC App 219 (01-75) - Eilease interruption
Davis v. MacMillan, 148 NC App 248 (01-81) - Abandonment under N.C.G.S. § 97-40
Dolan v. Dolan, 148 NC App 256 (01-103) - Equitable distribution
Howard v. City of Kinston, 148 NC App 238 (00-1397) - Zoning, Conditional Use Permit
In re Fletcher, 148 NC App 228 (01-171) - Termination of parental rights
James v. Wilson Mem'l Hosp., 148 NC App 265 (01-122) - Workers' Compensation-Timeliness of claim
Stevenson v. Joyner, 148 NC App 261 (01-237) - Interlocutory
Unpublished Opinions - Rule 30e
State v Johnson, (00-1326)
State v Knowles, (00-1380)
State, ex rel. Ut. Com. v NC Payphone, (00-718)
In the Matter of: Zehner, (01-12)

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