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Azige v. Holy Trinity Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahdo Church

Citations: 797 S.E.2d 290; 2017 N.C. LEXIS 228; 2017 WL 1103576Docket: No. 368P16

Court: Supreme Court of North Carolina; March 16, 2017; North Carolina; State Supreme Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

The notice of appeal filed by Plaintiffs on October 5, 2016, regarding a substantial constitutional question under G.S. 7A-30, has been dismissed by the court on March 16, 2017, ex mero motu. Additionally, the petition for discretionary review of the North Carolina Court of Appeals' decision, also filed on October 5, 2016, was denied by the court on the same date. Judge Ervin recused himself from the proceedings.

Legal Issues Addressed

Discretionary Review Denial

Application: The court denied the petition for discretionary review of the appellate decision.

Reasoning: Additionally, the petition for discretionary review of the North Carolina Court of Appeals' decision, also filed on October 5, 2016, was denied by the court on the same date.

Dismissal of Appeal

Application: The court dismissed the notice of appeal concerning a constitutional question under its own motion.

Reasoning: The notice of appeal filed by Plaintiffs on October 5, 2016, regarding a substantial constitutional question under G.S. 7A-30, has been dismissed by the court on March 16, 2017, ex mero motu.

Judicial Recusal

Application: Judge Ervin did not participate in the proceedings due to recusal.

Reasoning: Judge Ervin recused himself from the proceedings.