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State v. Harrington

Citations: 707 S.E.2d 231; 365 N.C. 192Docket: 441P92-5

Court: Supreme Court of North Carolina; April 7, 2011; North Carolina; State Supreme Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

In the case of State of North Carolina v. Johnnie L. Harrington, the Supreme Court of North Carolina addressed a petition for a writ of certiorari filed by the defendant on March 9, 2011, seeking review of an order from the Superior Court of Lee County. The Supreme Court, after consideration, dismissed the petition in conference on April 7, 2011. The dismissal is certified to the Superior Court of Lee County.

Legal Issues Addressed

Certification of Supreme Court Decisions

Application: The dismissal of the petition was certified to the lower court, ensuring the decision is communicated to the relevant judicial body.

Reasoning: The dismissal is certified to the Superior Court of Lee County.

Dismissal of Certiorari Petitions

Application: The Supreme Court dismissed the defendant's petition for a writ of certiorari after consideration in conference.

Reasoning: The Supreme Court, after consideration, dismissed the petition in conference on April 7, 2011.

Jurisdiction of Supreme Court on Certiorari Petitions

Application: The Supreme Court of North Carolina considered a petition for a writ of certiorari filed by the defendant to review a lower court's order.

Reasoning: In the case of State of North Carolina v. Johnnie L. Harrington, the Supreme Court of North Carolina addressed a petition for a writ of certiorari filed by the defendant on March 9, 2011, seeking review of an order from the Superior Court of Lee County.