N.C. Ct. App. Leg. Stand., CIVIL - TRIAL MATTERS, Bench Trials
As amended through December 11, 2024
"The standard of review on appeal from a judgment entered after a non-jury trial is 'whether there is competent evidence to support the trial court's findings of fact and whether the findings support the conclusions of law and ensuing judgment.' Cartin v. Harrison, 151 N.C. App. 697, 699, 567 S.E.2d 174, 176 (quoting Sessler v. Marsh, 144 N.C. App. 623, 628, 551 S.E.2d 160, 163 (2001)), disc. review denied, 356 N.C. 434, 572 S.E.2d 428 (2002).
N.c. Ct. App. Leg. Stand., CIVIL - TRIAL MATTERS, Bench Trials