Expert Search

This section recommends a standard instruction to be read to jurors in a civil case before the judge begins the charge conference with the lawyers, explaining to the jurors the purpose of the charge conference and why they are being sent from the courtroom, and reminding them not to discuss the case.

This chapter discusses when findings of fact and conclusions of law are required in civil orders. It also provides suggestions for drafting findings of fact.

This paper discusses proceedings to challenge the validity of a will. It includes discussion of who has standing to bring the challenge, the grounds for caveat, testamentary capacity, trial procedure, award of attorney's fees and costs, and in terrom clauses.

This paper discusses when attorney fees may be awarded under G.S. 6-21.5 in civil cases. It discusses procedural requirements, when a case is considered non-justiciable, and the effect of dispositive rulings under civil procedure Rules 12, 50, 41, and 56.