attorney's fees

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Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law

This paper discusses the kinds of cases in which a trial judge is required to make findings of fact and conclusions of law.

Keywords: Suppress, mistrial, motion for appropriate relief, Rule 52, TRO, preliminary injunction, dismiss, judgment on pleading, summary judgment, Rule 12(b)(6), Rule 56, contempt, relief from judgment, Rule 60(b), Rule 11, attorney's fees

Attorney Fees in Small-Verdict Cases

This paper discusses when attorney's fees may be awarded under G.S. 6-21.1 in civil cases in which there has been a money judgment for $10,000 or less. It explains how to calculate the amount of the judgment for this purpose and identifies the factors to be considered in determining the amount of the fees.

Keywords: attorney's fees

Attorney Fees in Non-Justiciable Cases

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.

Keywords: attorney's fees