North Carolina Supreme Court

North Carolina Supreme Court
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Name	North Carolina Supreme Court
Established	1819
Country	United States
Location	Raleigh, North Carolina
Appeals	United States Supreme Court

North Carolina Supreme Court is the highest court in the United States state of North Carolina, composed of seven justices, including the Chief Justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court. The court was established in 1819 and is located in Raleigh, North Carolina, the state's capital. The court has the final say on matters of state law and the North Carolina Constitution, often citing precedents from the United States Supreme Court, such as Marbury v. Madison and Brown v. Board of Education. The court's decisions are binding on all lower courts in the state, including the North Carolina Court of Appeals and the North Carolina Superior Court.

● History

The history of the court dates back to 1819, when it was established by the North Carolina General Assembly. The court's first chief justice was John Louis Taylor, who served from 1819 to 1829. Over the years, the court has undergone several changes, including the addition of new justices and the establishment of the North Carolina Court of Appeals in 1967. The court has also been involved in several notable cases, including Swann v. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education, which was decided by the United States Supreme Court in 1971. Other notable cases include Griggs v. Duke Power Co., which was decided by the United States Supreme Court in 1971, and Shelley v. Kraemer, which was decided by the United States Supreme Court in 1948. The court has also been influenced by the decisions of other state supreme courts, such as the California Supreme Court and the New York Court of Appeals.

● Composition

The court is composed of seven justices, including the Chief Justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court. The justices are elected by the people of North Carolina to eight-year terms. The court's composition has changed over the years, with the addition of new justices and the retirement of others. The court has had several notable justices, including Susie Sharp, who was the first female justice to serve on the court, and Henry E. Frye, who was the first African American justice to serve on the court. Other notable justices include James B. Hunt Jr., who served as Governor of North Carolina from 1977 to 1985, and Terry Sanford, who served as Governor of North Carolina from 1961 to 1965. The court's justices have also been influenced by the decisions of other state supreme courts, such as the Florida Supreme Court and the Texas Supreme Court.

● Jurisdiction

The court has jurisdiction over all matters of state law and the North Carolina Constitution. The court's jurisdiction includes the power to review decisions of the North Carolina Court of Appeals and the North Carolina Superior Court. The court also has the power to issue writs of mandamus and writs of prohibition, as well as to hear cases involving the North Carolina Constitution. The court's decisions are binding on all lower courts in the state, including the North Carolina Court of Appeals and the North Carolina Superior Court. The court has also been influenced by the decisions of the United States Supreme Court, such as McCulloch v. Maryland and Gibbons v. Ogden. Other notable cases include Loving v. Virginia, which was decided by the United States Supreme Court in 1967, and Roe v. Wade, which was decided by the United States Supreme Court in 1973.

● Procedure

The court's procedure is governed by the North Carolina Rules of Appellate Procedure. The court typically hears cases in panels of three or five justices, although it may hear cases en banc in certain circumstances. The court's decisions are typically issued in written opinions, which are published in the North Carolina Reports. The court also issues orders and other documents, such as writs of certiorari and writs of habeas corpus. The court's procedure has been influenced by the decisions of other state supreme courts, such as the Illinois Supreme Court and the Ohio Supreme Court. Other notable cases include Miranda v. Arizona, which was decided by the United States Supreme Court in 1966, and Gideon v. Wainwright, which was decided by the United States Supreme Court in 1963.

● Notable Cases

The court has been involved in several notable cases over the years, including Swann v. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education, which was decided by the United States Supreme Court in 1971. Other notable cases include Griggs v. Duke Power Co., which was decided by the United States Supreme Court in 1971, and Shelley v. Kraemer, which was decided by the United States Supreme Court in 1948. The court has also been involved in cases involving the North Carolina Constitution, such as State v. Johnson, which was decided in 2010. The court's decisions have been influenced by the decisions of other state supreme courts, such as the Georgia Supreme Court and the South Carolina Supreme Court. Other notable cases include Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District, which was decided by the United States Supreme Court in 1969, and New York Times Co. v. Sullivan, which was decided by the United States Supreme Court in 1964.

● Justices

The court has had several notable justices over the years, including Susie Sharp, who was the first female justice to serve on the court, and Henry E. Frye, who was the first African American justice to serve on the court. Other notable justices include James B. Hunt Jr., who served as Governor of North Carolina from 1977 to 1985, and Terry Sanford, who served as Governor of North Carolina from 1961 to 1965. The court's justices have also been influenced by the decisions of other state supreme courts, such as the Alabama Supreme Court and the Louisiana Supreme Court. The court's current justices include Paul Martin Newby, who has served as Chief Justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court since 2021, and Robin E. Hudson, who has served on the court since 2007. Other notable justices include Sam J. Ervin Jr., who served on the court from 1948 to 1954, and James G. Exum Jr., who served on the court from 1975 to 1994. The court's justices have also been influenced by the decisions of the United States Supreme Court, such as United States v. Nixon and Bush v. Gore.

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