Narrative Opinion Summary
The Supreme Court of North Carolina, in case No. 76A16, addressed an appeal from the North Carolina Department of Transportation concerning a prior decision by the North Carolina Industrial Commission. The appeal was initiated by Daniel and Lisa Holt, administrators of the estate of Hunter Daniel Holt, and Steven Grier Price, both individually and as an administrator of the estates of McAllister Grier Furr Price and Cynthia Jean Furr. The Court of Appeals had previously affirmed the Industrial Commission's decision, which was issued on December 29, 2014. The Supreme Court heard the case on August 29, 2016. The ruling was delivered per curiam, affirming the lower court's decision without further comment. The legal representation included Fred W. DeVore III, F. William DeVore IV, and Derek P. Adler for the plaintiffs, and Melody R. Hairston and Amar Majmundar for the defendant.
Legal Issues Addressed
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Application: The case deals with an appeal by the North Carolina Department of Transportation challenging a prior decision made by the North Carolina Industrial Commission, which was affirmed by the Court of Appeals and subsequently reviewed by the Supreme Court.
Reasoning: The Supreme Court of North Carolina, in case No. 76A16, addressed an appeal from the North Carolina Department of Transportation concerning a prior decision by the North Carolina Industrial Commission.
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Application: The Supreme Court issued a per curiam decision, affirming the lower court's ruling without further commentary or written opinion, indicating agreement with the lower court's findings.
Reasoning: The ruling was delivered per curiam, affirming the lower court's decision without further comment.