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Corum v. University of NC

Citations: 418 S.E.2d 664; 331 N.C. 558Docket: 163PA90

Court: Supreme Court of North Carolina; June 24, 1992; North Carolina; State Supreme Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

The Supreme Court of North Carolina addressed a petition for rehearing submitted by the defendants in the case of Dr. Alvis L. Corum v. University of North Carolina and others. The petition sought a reevaluation of a prior decision made by the Court. The Court, after deliberation, denied the petition for rehearing, and the order was officially entered and certified to the North Carolina Court of Appeals on June 24, 1992. The legal representatives for the defendants were Thomas J. Ziko and Norma Harrell, while John W. Gresham represented the plaintiff.

Legal Issues Addressed

Finality of Court Decisions

Application: The denial of the petition for rehearing signifies the Court's decision to uphold its prior ruling and not to alter its judgment.

Reasoning: The Court, after deliberation, denied the petition for rehearing, and the order was officially entered and certified to the North Carolina Court of Appeals on June 24, 1992.

Petition for Rehearing

Application: The Supreme Court of North Carolina evaluated and ultimately denied the defendants' petition for rehearing a previously decided case.

Reasoning: The Supreme Court of North Carolina addressed a petition for rehearing submitted by the defendants in the case of Dr. Alvis L. Corum v. University of North Carolina and others.

Representation by Legal Counsel

Application: The case involved legal representation for both parties, with Thomas J. Ziko and Norma Harrell representing the defendants and John W. Gresham for the plaintiff.

Reasoning: The legal representatives for the defendants were Thomas J. Ziko and Norma Harrell, while John W. Gresham represented the plaintiff.