North Carolina Practice
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This bibliography contains the main works in the law library dealing with North Carolina law, although electronic access is noted where available. Not all publications of the bar association are included.
There are two choices for researching statutes in North Carolina. The General Statutes of North Carolina, the official version published by Lexis Publishing, and West's North Carolina General Statutes Annotated. Both are located in the North Carolina Alcove and also with the other state codes on Level 2. The statutes are also available on the North Carolina General Assembly's web page at http://www.ncga.state.nc.us. This site also includes the texts of bills and bill status information since the 1995-96 legislative session. For an annual survey of new legislation passed by the General Assembly, see North Carolina Legislation (Ref. KFN 7821 .N864).
The official North Carolina reporters and the North Carolina Reporter, containing North Carolina cases from the Southeastern Reporter, as well as the North Carolina Digest and Shepard's North Carolina Citations, are in the North Carolina Alcove. Additional copies of the official reporters are on Level 2 in KFN. Decisions of the North Carolina Supreme Court and Court of Appeals since mid-1997 are also available on the Administrative Office of the Courts' web page at http://www.aoc.state.nc.us/www/public/html/opinions.htm.
Briefs for many North Carolina Supreme Court and Court of Appeals cases are located in the NC Briefs collection on Level 1, organized by opinion citation. Briefs and records for cases filed beginning in 2000 are available at: http://www.ncappellatecourts.org/nc_main_1.nsf . (Click Browse under Library on the left.) Recent briefs from the Supreme Court are also on microfiche in the Microforms Room.
Proposed executive agency regulations are first published in the North Carolina Register (weekly), and once passed, are incorporated into the North Carolina Administrative Code. Both the Register and the Code are located in the North Carolina Alcove and at: http://reports.oah.state.nc.us/ncac.asp .
For current awareness and news about North Carolina law and lawyers see North Carolina Lawyers Weekly (North Carolina Alcove and online at http://www.nclawyersweekly.com/signup/login.cfm; see Reference Desk for login information).
I. Court Information
Court Web Site. The North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts provides information about the North Carolina court system at: http://www.nccourts.org/
The Judicial System in North Carolina. Administrative Office of the Courts, 2007. http://www.nccourts.org/Citizens/Publications/Documents/JudicialSystem.pdf
North Carolina Courts Directory. Administrative Office of the Courts. Directory information may now be found at <http://www.nccourts.org/JDirectory/JDSearch.asp>. Previous editions of the directory can be found in Superseded Reference KFN 7908 .A19 C68.
North Carolina Judges Directory. North Carolina Bar Association. Directory information may now be found at http://www.ncbar.org/public/judicial Directory/index.aspx>. Previous editions of the directory can be found in Superseded Reference KFN 7908 .A19 N67.
II. Court Rules
Annotated Rules of North Carolina. Charlottesville, Michie. (annual) (with all copies of General Statutes of North Carolina).
North Carolina Rules of Court. St. Paul, MN: West. 2 vols. (annual) Available in the NC Alcove or on Reserve. Includes rules for practice in state courts and local federal courts as well ethics rules and NC Rules of Civil Procedure and Evidence.
Style Manual for the North Carolina Rules of Appellate Procedure. Appellate Rules Study Committee of The North Carolina Bar Association, 2003. Available at: http://www.aoc.state.nc.us/www/public/html/pdf/stylemanual.pdf .
III. Directories of Attorneys
North Carolina Association of Women Attorneys ... Membership Directory. North Carolina Association of Women Attorneys (annual). (Ref. KF 294 .N6 A3).
North Carolina Bar Association ... [Membership Directory]. Current information can be found at <http://www.ncbar.org> by selecting the “Membership” heading and choosing “Membership Directory.” Previous editions of the directory can be found in Superseded Reference KF 192 .N67 N672.
North Carolina Legal Directory. Legal Directories Publishing Co. (annual). (Ref. Desk KF 192 .N67)
IV. Encyclopedias and General Practice
North Carolina General Practice Handbook. Wake Forest University School of Law (annual). (KFN 7481 .N672)
Practical Skills (formerly titled Practical Skills Course). North Carolina Bar Association Foundation (annual). 5 vols. (KFN 7481 .P73)
Strong, J.M., Strong's North Carolina Index. 4th ed. Lawyers Cooperative, 1990- . (North Carolina Alcove; also available on Westlaw: NC-INDEX)
V. Form Books
The official forms published by the Administrative Office of the Courts are available in the North Carolina Judicial Department Forms Manual (KFN 7468 .N677 1984). An increasing number of these same forms are now available on the AOC's web-site at: http://www.nccourts.org/Forms/FormSearch.asp. For more form book entries, please review the Form Books Research Guide located at: http://www.law.duke.edu/lib/researchguides/formbks.html.
Douglas, R.D., Douglas' Forms. 6th ed. Charlottesville, Michie, 2005- . 5 vols. (Reserve KFN 7468 .D68 2005 & in LexisNexis)
Price, R.M., North Carolina Criminal Trial Practice Forms. 5th ed. Harrison, 2003. (Reserve KFN 7975 .A65 P74 2003 & on Westlaw: NCCTRFMS)
Thorp, W.L., Thorp's North Carolina Trial Practice Forms. 6th ed. Norcross, GA: Harrison, 2003. (Reserve KFN 7930 .A65 T48 2003 & on Westlaw: TNCTPF)
Van Camp, J.R., et al., North Carolina Criminal Procedure Forms with Commentary. 3d ed. Michie, 1989. (Reserve KFN7975.A65V3 1989)
VI. Jury Instruction
North Carolina Conference of Superior Court Judges, North Carolina Pattern Jury Instructions for Civil Cases. The Conference, 1975- . (Reserve KFN 7942 .A6 N69 & online to NC bar members through Casemaker: http://www.ncbar.org/casemaker/index.aspx )
North Carolina Conference of Superior Court Judges, North Carolina Pattern Jury Instructions for Criminal Cases. The Conference, 1973- . (Reserve KFN 7942 .A6 N691 & online to NC bar members through Casemaker: http://www.ncbar.org/casemaker/index.aspx )
North Carolina Conference of Superior Court Judges, North Carolina Pattern Jury Instructions for Motor Vehicle Negligence. Raleigh: The Conference, 1974- . (Reserve KFN 7942 .A6 N692 & online to NC bar members through Casemaker: http://www.ncbar.org/casemaker/index.aspx )
VII. Subject Treatises
A. Administrative Law
Poyner & Spruill, North Carolina Administrative Law Guide. Business Law Resources, 1996. (KFN 7840 .N67 1996)
B. Business Organizations
Basics of Business Law. North Carolina Bar Association Foundation. 2 vols. (KFN 7613 .A75 B38)
Representing the Small Business. Wake Forest University School of Law, 2004. (KFN 7634 .Z9 R45 2004)
Representing the Small Business Handbook. Wake Forest University School of Law, 2001. (KFN 7634 .Z9 R45 2001)
Robinson, R.M., Robinson on North Carolina Corporation Law. 7th ed. Harrison, 2002. (Reserve KFN 7613 .R622)
Snyder, J.E., Snyder, North Carolina Corporation Law and Practice. 4th ed. Harrison, 2003. (KFN 7613 .N67 2003 & in Westlaw: NCCLP)
C. Civil Procedure
Howell, W.B., Howell's Shuford North Carolina Civil Practice and Procedure. 6th ed. Norcross, GA: Harrison, 2003. (Reserve KFN 7930 .S53 2003 & online in Westlaw: NCCPP)
Wilson, G.G., North Carolina Civil Procedure. 3d ed. Michie, 2007. (Reserve KFN7930.W55 2007 & online in Lexis)
D. Criminal Law and Procedure
Clarke, Stevens H., Law of Sentencing, Probation, and Parole in North Carolina. Institute of Government, 1997. (KFN 7983.2 .S84 1997)
Farb, R.L., Arrest, Search and Investigation in North Carolina. 3d ed. Institute of Government, 2003. (KFN 7976 .F37 2003)
Farb, R.L., North Carolina Capital Case Law Handbook. 2d ed. Institute of Government, 2004. (KFN 7965 .C2 F37 2004)
Joyner, I., Criminal Procedure in North Carolina. 3d ed. Lexis, 2005. (KFN 7975 .J69 2005 & online in Lexis)
North Carolina Criminal and Traffic Law Manual. Michie (annual). (KFN 7961 .A29 N673)
Price, R.M., North Carolina Criminal Trial Practice Forms. 5th ed. Harrison, 2003. (Reserve KFN 7975 .A65 P74 2003 & in Westlaw: NCCTRFMS)
Rubin, J., Punishments for North Carolina Crimes and Motor Vehicle Offenses. Institute of Government, 2005. (KFN7697.8.Z9 R83 2005)
Thornburg, Thomas H., ed., North Carolina Crimes: A Guidebook on the Elements of Crime. Institute of Government, 2d ed. 2007. (KFN 7963 .C42 2007)
E. Debtor/Creditor Law
Basics of Bankruptcy. North Carolina Bar Association Foundation, 2002. (KFN7621.A75 B37 2002).
Collection and Enforcement of Judgments, 2001. Wake Forest University School of Law, 2001(includes forms). (KFN 7951 .N67 2001)
Consumer Bankruptcy Law. North Carolina Bar Association Foundation, 2007. (KFN7621.Z9 C652 2007).
F. Education Law
Phay, R.E., Education Law in North Carolina. Institute of Government, 2002. CD-Rom. (KFN 7790 .E38 2002)
Rascoe, D.R. & Soo, K.A., School Law Issues in North Carolina. National Business Institute, 1997. (KFN 7790 .S38 1997)
G. Elder Law
Elder Law Symposium. North Carolina Bar Association Foundation (annual). (KFN7491 .A3N57)
McCann, M.J. & Saxon, J.L., The Law and the Elderly in North Carolina. 2d ed. Institute of Government, 1996. (KFN 7750 .A4 S77 1996)
Representing the Elderly. Wake Forest University School of Law (annual). (KFN 7491 .A3 R46)
H. Employment Law
Barrett, C.D., North Carolina Employment Law. Lexis Law Publishing, 1998-2007. (KFN 7731 .B37 1998)
Fundamentals of Employment Law. North Carolina Bar Association Foundation, 2005. (KFN 7734.5 .D5 F85 2005)
Jernigan, L.T., North Carolina Workers' Compensation: Law and Practice, with Forms. 4th ed. Harrison, 2004. (KFN 7742 .J47 2004 & in Westlaw: NCWCL)
North Carolina Employers' Guide. Aspen Publishers, 2008. (KFN7734 .S862).
Workers' Compensation. Wake Forest University School of Law (annual). (KFN 7742 .W67)
I. Environmental Law
Basics of Environmental Law. North Carolina Bar Association Foundation, 2003. (KFN 7754 .Z9 B37 2003)
Environmental Legislation and Regulatory Update. North Carolina Bar Association Foundation (annual). (KFN 7754 .Z9 E54)
J. Estate Planning and Probate
McLamb, Janet and Lisa K. Vira, Edwards’ North Carolina Probate Handbook. Harrison, 2003-. (Reserve KFN 7544 .A65 E39 & online in Westlaw: NC-PROBHBK)
Estate Planning and Practice. Wake Forest University School of Law (annual). (KFN 7540 .E87)
Hall, C.W. III, North Carolina Will and Trust Manual. Wake Forest University School of Law, 1997. (Reserve KFN 7542 .W54 1997)
Huggard, J.P., North Carolina Estate Settlement. Lawyers Cooperative (annual). (KFN 7547 H834)
McLaughlin, J.B., Wills and Administration of Estates in North Carolina. 4th ed. West Group, 2000. (Reserve KFN 7544 .W5 2000 & online in Westlaw: NC-WIGGINS)
Will Drafting & Probate Practice. Wake Forest University School of Law (annual). (KFN 7544 .W55)
K. Evidence
Blakey, W., et al. North Carolina Evidence ... Courtroom Manual. Anderson Pub. Co., 1998- (annual). (KFN7940 .B53).
Brandis and Broun on North Carolina Evidence. LexisNexis, 2004. 2 vols. (Reserve KFN 7940 .S82 2004 & online in Lexis)
Fox, A.M., Admissibility of Evidence in North Carolina. 4th ed. Harrison, 2005. 3 vols. (KFN 7940 .F69 2005 & online in Westlaw: NCPRAC-EVD)
Practical Evidence, 2006. Wake Forest University School of Law, 2006. (KFN 7940 .P72 2006)
L. Family Law
Basics of Family Law. North Carolina Bar Association Foundation, 2004. (KFN 7494 .A75 B38)
Family Law. Wake Forest University School of Law (biannual). (KFN 7494 .F356)
Kelso, L.T., North Carolina Divorce, Alimony and Child Custody: With Forms. 4th ed. rev. Harrison, 2003. (Reserve KFN 7494 .K44 2003 & on Westlaw: NC-DIV)
McAlister, C.V. et al., Child Custody and Visitation in North Carolina. National Business Institute, 2000. (KFN 7504.6 .G73 2000)
Practical Family Law. Wake Forest University School of Law, 2005. (KFN 7494 .P73 2005)
Reynolds, S., Lee's North Carolina Family Law. 5th ed. Charlottesville, VA: Michie, 1993- . 4 vols. (Reserve KFN 7494 .L47 1993 & online in Lexis)
M. Gay / Lesbian Issues
A Legal Guide for Lesbians and Gay Men in North Carolina. North Carolina Gay and Lesbian Attorneys, 1996. (KFN 7502 .L44 1996)
Lesbian and Gay Issues for 1996. North Carolina Gay and Lesbian Attorneys, 1996. (KFN 7502 .L48 1996)
N. Health Law
2003 Health Law Primer. North Carolina Bar Association Foundation, 2003. (KFN 7760 .A75 H43 2003)
O. Juvenile Law (Child Abuse / Neglect and Juvenile Delinquency)
Mason, J., Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect in North Carolina. Institute of Government, 2003. (KFN 7967 .C5 M387 2003)
Representing Children and Families in Juvenile Court. North Carolina Bar Association Foundation, 2002. (KFN7995.A75 J88 2002)
Young, T. North Carolina Juvenile Code: Practice and Procedure. West, 2004- . (KFN7995.Z9 N67 & in Westlaw: NCJUVCODE).
P. Landlord and Tenant Law
Pro Bono 101: Nuts & Bolts of Residential Landlord-Tenant, Consumer & Domestic Violence Laws. North Carolina Bar Association Foundation, c2003. (KFN7484.5.P6 P76 2003).
Young, W. Evictions and Landlord/Tenant Law in North Carolina. National Business Institute, c2001. KFN7517.A75 E95 2001.
Q. Motor Vehicles
Branzoff, Andrew B. et al. Motor Vehicle Law 2006. Wake Forest University School of Law, 2006. (KFN 7697 .M68 2006)
Loeb, B.F., Motor Vehicle Law and the Law of Impaired Driving in North Carolina. Institute of Government, 2000. (KFN 7697 .L64 2000)
Rubin, J. et al., Punishments for North Carolina Crimes and Motor Vehicle Offenses. Institute of Government, 2005. (KFN 7967.8 .Z9 R83 2005)
Snyder, J.E., Snyder North Carolina Automobile Insurance Law. 3d ed. Harrison, 1999. (KFN 7591 .A4 S69 1999 & in Westlaw: NC-AUTOINS)
R. Non-Profit Entities
Representing Nonprofit and Tax Exempt Entities. North Carolina Bar Association Foundation, 2002. (KF1388.A75R47 2002)
S. Real Property and Property Taxation
Real Property 2006. Wake Forest University School of Law, 2006. (KFN 7510 .Z9 R42 2006)
Schiro, L.S., et al., North Carolina Real Estate Title Searches. Harrison, 1997. (KFN 7527 .S34 1997)
Webster, J.A., Webster's Real Estate Law in North Carolina: Possessory Estates and Present Interest in Real Property. 4th ed. Michie, 1999. 3 vols. (Reserve: KFN 7526 .W43 1999 & online in Lexis)
T. Taxation
North Carolina Tax Reporter. Commerce Clearing House, 1982- . 2 vols. (Tax Alcove KF 6285 .N68) Also available to the Duke Law community is the CCH Tax Research Network at: http://library.duke.edu/metasearch/db/id/DUK00926 .
U. Torts
Elliott, R.M., et al., eds., North Carolina Prima Facie Tort Manual. North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers Education Foundation. 3d ed. 2006. (Reserve KFN 7940.4 .N67 2006)
Daye, C.E. & Morris, M.W., North Carolina Law of Torts. 2d. ed., Lexis Law Publishing, 1999. (Reserve KFN 7595 .D39 1999 & online in Lexis)
North Carolina Tort Law. Winston-Salem: Wake Forest University School of Law (annual). (KFN 7595 .L631)
Woodlief, Alan D., Hightower's North Carolina Law of Damages. 4th ed. Harrison, 1999-2005. (KFN 7595 .H53 1999 & in Westlaw: NCDAMAGE)
V. Trial Practice and Appellate Advocacy
Civil Pre-Trial Practice: A Seasoned Practitioner’s Perspective. North Carolina Bar Association Foundation, 2004. (KFN7937.A75C58 2004)
Civil Trial Practice, 2008. Wake Forest University School of Law. (KFN 7938 .C597 2008)
Trial in Superior Court :Preparing Your Case to Win: Criminal Justice Section Annual Meeting. North Carolina Bar Association Foundation, 2003. (KFN7961.A75C75 2003)
Wilson, G. Gray, Little Known Rules of Civil Procedure. North Carolina Bar Association Foundation, 2004. (KFN7930.G73 2004)
Winning On Appeal: Mastering Effective Briefing and Oral Advocacy. North Carolina Bar Association Foundation, 1998. (KFN 7475 .W56 1998)
rev. Jennifer L. Behrens 04/2008
