Presumption
As amended through June 18, 2024
Where "this Court is not bound by the findings or ruling of the lower court, there is a presumption that the lower court's decision was correct, and the burden is on the appellant to show error.'' DaimlerChrysler Corp. v. Kirkhart, 148 N.C. App. 572, 578, 561 S.E.2d 276, 281"82 (2002), disc. review denied, 356 N.C. 668, 577 S.E.2d 113 (2003).