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Watkins v. TROGDON MASONRY, INC.

Citations: 701 S.E.2d 681; 364 N.C. 334Docket: 174P10

Court: Supreme Court of North Carolina; August 26, 2010; North Carolina; State Supreme Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

The Supreme Court of North Carolina addressed the petition for discretionary review filed by Louis H. Watkins, the Plaintiff, against Trogdon Masonry, Inc. and Stonewood Insurance Company, the Defendants. The case, referenced as 701 S.E.2d 681 (2010), originated from a prior decision by the North Carolina Court of Appeals, noted as 692 S.E.2d 112. On August 26, 2010, the Supreme Court denied the petition, with the order certified to the Court of Appeals, indicating no further legal recourse was available at this level. Legal representation included J. Adam Bridwell for the Plaintiff and Bambee Blake for the Defendants.

Legal Issues Addressed

Certification of Supreme Court Orders

Application: The Supreme Court's denial of the petition was formally communicated to the Court of Appeals, which is part of the procedural process following a decision on discretionary review.

Reasoning: On August 26, 2010, the Supreme Court denied the petition, with the order certified to the Court of Appeals, indicating no further legal recourse was available at this level.

Discretionary Review by Supreme Court

Application: The Supreme Court of North Carolina exercises discretion in choosing which cases to review, and it denied the petition filed by the Plaintiff, indicating that no further legal recourse was available at this level.

Reasoning: On August 26, 2010, the Supreme Court denied the petition, with the order certified to the Court of Appeals, indicating no further legal recourse was available at this level.

Role of Legal Representation

Application: Legal representation for the parties involved was noted, which is a standard practice in judicial opinions to record the attorneys responsible for the legal arguments presented.

Reasoning: Legal representation included J. Adam Bridwell for the Plaintiff and Bambee Blake for the Defendants.