Cumberland County Library

A Guide to Legal Resources at
Cumberland County Public Library
& Information Center

Compiled by Lisa Powers O’Connor
Cumberland County Law Library
Cumberland County Public Library & Information Center
Revised 2002

Preface	Bankruptcy Law	Business and Employment Law
Case Reporters	Criminal Law	Evidence
Family Law	Forms	Medical Law
Procedures	Real Property Law	Tax Law
Wills and Estates	General Sources	Legal Internet Resources

The purpose of this annotated bibliography is to provide a guide to information in the Cumberland County Law Library. Topics were chosen based on the most frequently requested areas of interest.

Each annotation outlines the type of information found in the work and any special features provided in the work. Special features include an index, a table of cases, or a table of rules.

The annotations are divided into sections which relate to specific legal issues, such as “Family Law,” “Criminal Law,” and “Procedures.” Check the table of contents for the subject you wish to research.

Due Process also includes a “General Sources” section listing sources such as legal encyclopedias, dictionaries, statutes, and digests. Legal encyclopedias provide a general discussion of the law and are similar to any general encyclopedia. Digests give subject access to all cases contained in a particular set of reporters.

For specific case information, check the sources listed in the “Case Reporters” section.

A list of Internet sites is also included. The Internet can be a wonderful tool to find information, but you should remember that it might not be accurate or complete. No resource can replace the services of a licensed and experienced attorney.

Please remember that legal research is time-consuming and requires patience and perseverance. Law Library staff will not provide any legal advice or legal opinions.

The Cumberland County Law Library, located on the third floor of the Cumberland County Courthouse, is a division of Reference & Information Services of the Cumberland County Public Library & Information Center. Hours are 8:00 am to 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. The telephone number is (910) 321-6600.

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North Carolina Sources United States Sources

North Carolina Sources

North Carolina Bankruptcy Manual
North Carolina Bar Association Bankruptcy Section
North Carolina Bar Foundation Continuing Legal Education
NC 348.078 N

Written for North Carolina attorneys, this loose-leaf publication includes chapters on jurisdiction, exemptions, and attorney’s fees. Special features include forms and local bankruptcy rules. An index is not included.

North Carolina General Statutes
Lexis Publishing
NC 348.756 023 N

This multi-volume set comprises the general laws of North Carolina. Bankruptcy is covered under several areas in the index, such as “Banks,” “Bankruptcy and Insolvency,” and “Commercial Code.” Check the index for related topics.

Strong’s North Carolina Index 4th
West Group
NC 348.756 048 S4

This encyclopedia of North Carolina law discusses both cases and statutes. Volume 4 contains the article, “Bankruptcy and Insolvency, “ discussing bankruptcy in general, exemptions, claims against estates, and other insolvency proceedings. See the general index for other topics of interest.

United States Sources

American Jurisprudence 2d
West Group
340.0973 A

In this national legal encyclopedia, bankruptcy is covered in Volumes 9 through 9E. Topics include general rules, courts and jurisdiction, rules, and procedure. Please check the general index for more specific sections.

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: Repay your Debts 4th ed
Leonard, Robin
Nolo Press
346.078 L

This self-help book discusses Chapter 13 bankruptcy, whereby the court sets up a plan for the debtor to repay his debts. Discussion includes deciding if you should file for bankruptcy; adding up your debts; completing the bankruptcy forms; and filing your case. Special features include guides to finding an attorney, an appendix of state and federal exemption tables, an appendix contain the addresses of bankruptcy courts, a section of forms, and an index.

Collier on Bankruptcy 15th ed rev
Matthew Bender
348.078 C

This authoritative bankruptcy work gives the legislative history of the different bankruptcy acts, discussion of the current bankruptcy act, procedures, forms, and cases. It includes an index, a table of rules, and a table of statutes.

How to File for Bankruptcy 8th ed
Elias, Stephen, Albin Renauer, and Robin Leonard
Nolo Press
346.078 E

This self-help book focuses on Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Chapter 7, often called “straight bankruptcy,” will cancel your debts although you may lose your property. This guide discusses your property, bankruptcy forms, court procedure and post-bankruptcy life. Special features include exemptions tables, bankruptcy courts’ addresses, forms, and an index.

United States Code Annotated
West Group
348.7323 U

In the federal statutes, Title 11 contains the bankruptcy code. For more complete research, see the index.

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North Carolina Sources

Employment Law 2001
Wake Forest University School of Law Continuing Legal Education
NC 344.01 E

This publication was based on a continuing legal education seminar for attorneys. Issues discussed include professional responsibility, hiring, terminating, contracts, non-compete contracts, employment at will, sex discrimination, harassment, Americans with Disability Act, wage and hour, and the Family and Medical Leave Act. Many North Carolina cases are included in the discussion.

How to Start a Business in North Carolina 3rd ed.
Stanley, Jacqueline D. and Mark Warda
Sourcebooks, Inc.
NC 346.065 S

This self-help guide discusses such topics as basic forms of businesses, names, financing, licensing, insurance, employment laws, collection, bookkeeping, and taxes. Special features include sample filled-in forms, blank forms, and an index.

North Carolina Automobile Insurance Law 3rd ed.
Snyder, James E., Jr.
The Harrison Company
NC 346.08632 S

Subjects covered include the insurance contract, liability coverage, medical payments coverage, assigned risk, and uninsured/underinsured coverage. An index and forms are included.

North Carolina Contract Law
Hutson, John N., Jr. and Scott A. Miskimon
Lexis Publishing
NC 346.02 H

This new North Carolina treatise gives valuable information on such subjects as the definition of a contract, mental capacity, formation of contracts, consideration, the statute of frauds, performance and breach, the parol evidence rule, remedies, and warranties. Other topics include suretyship contracts, contracts by executors and administrators, and contracts for sale of goods. Special features include an index and tables of North Carolina General Statutes, cases, and sections from Restatement of Contracts and Restatement (Second) of Contracts.

North Carolina Employment Law
Barrett, C. Daniel
Lexis Publishing
NC 344.01 B

Chapters cover wrongful discharge, breach of employment contract, employee handbooks, emotional distress, defamation, invasion of privacy, fraud, false imprisonment, covenants not to compete, benefits, substance abuse, independent contractors, wage and hour, communicable diseases, and OSHA. Special features include tables and an index.

North Carolina General Statutes
Lexis Publishing
NC 348.756 023 N

In the laws of North Carolina, topics to consult in the general index include “Commercial Code,” “Corporations,” “Employment Security,” “Insurance,” “Sales, “Unfair Trade Practices,” and “Workers’ Compensation.” See the general index for additional topics.

North Carolina Limited Liability Companies
Ives, H. Bryan, III
The Harrison Company
NC 346.0668 I

This work discusses the history of limited liability companies, the tax advantages, formation, mergers, and conversions. Special features include commentary and forms. An index is also included.

North Carolina Limited Liability Company
Johnson, Cyrus, Jr.
Data Trace Publishing Company
NC 346.0668 J

This loose-leaf treatise discusses the history of limited liability companies, formation and organization, operation, capital, management, dissolution, reorganization, and foreign limited liability companies. Special features include forms and indexes.

North Carolina State Building Code
North Carolina Department of Insurance, Code Council Section
NC 692.3 N

The following volumes are included in the Law Library: NC Building Code, NC Administration Code, NC Accessibility Code, NC Plumbing Code, NC Mechanical Code, NC Electrical Code, NC Fire Prevention Code, NC Fuel Gas Code, NC Residential Code, NC Existing Buildings Code, NC Energy Code, and NC Manufactured/Mobile Home Regulations. The purpose of the building code is to provide architects with minimum building standards.

North Carolina Unfair Business Practice 2d
Allen, Noel L.
Lexis Publishing
NC 343.072 A

This treatise discusses North Carolina General Statute 75-1.1 and related statutes dealing with unfair business practices. Topics discussed include consumer protection, antitrust laws, and enforcement of the laws by the state attorney general. Forms, tables, and an index are included.

North Carolina Workers’ Compensation 3rd ed
Jernigan, Leonard T., Jr.
The Harrison Company
NC 344.021 J

This work includes chapters on employer and employee, accidents, independent contractors, insurance, injuries, diseases, settlements, and the Industrial Commission. Special features include the rules and forms of the Industrial Commission and an index.

OSHA Law in North Carolina
Smith, Michael R.
North Carolina Department of Labor
NC 344.0465 S

This guide to OSHA law explains the history of the act, the hearing, burden of proof, defenses and nondefenses, penalties, and review of decisions. Helpful appendices contain the act itself, the review board’s rules of procedure, and abbreviation, acronyms, and citations.

Representing the Small Business Handbook 2001
Wake Forest University School of Law—Continuing Legal Education
NC 346.0652 R

This seminar handbook includes information on professionalism, sole proprietorships, partnerships, limited liability companies, corporations, capital, business torts, taxation, benefits, pensions, and buying/selling a business. Many North Carolina cases are highlighted.

Robinson on North Carolina Corporation Law 6th ed
Robinson, Russell M., II
Lexis Publishing
NC 346.066 R

This classic treatise discusses organization, formation, bylaws, shareholders’ rights, liabilities, board of directors, officers, and dissolution. Special features include forms, a table of cases, and an index.

Strong’s North Carolina Index. 4th
West Group
NC 348.756 048 S4

In this encyclopedic statement of North Carolina law, the best place to start is the general index. Consult such topics as “Banks” (Volume 4), “Contracts” (Volume 6), “Labor and Employment (Volume 19), and “Sales” (Volume 26).

Workers’ Compensation 1997, 1998, and 2001
Wake Forest University School of Law, Continuing Legal Education
NC 344.021 W

These publications are based upon continuing legal education seminars. Topics include legal ethics, accidents, occupational disease, alternative dispute resolution, and appeals.

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United States Sources (Business and Employment Law)

American Jurisprudence 2d
West Group
340.0973 A

This legal encyclopedia provides a text statement of the law, both state and federal. Business information may be found under such topics as “Labor and Labor Relations” (Volumes 48 and 48A), “Job Discrimination” (Volumes 45A, 45B, and 45C), “Master and Servant” (Volume 53), and “Workers’ Compensation” (Volume 82). See the general index for a more complete search.

The Copyright Handbook 2nd ed
Fishman, Stephen
Nolo Press
346.0482 F

This self-help guide discusses copyright law relating to written works. Part I (Chapters 2-4) discusses copyright law and how to register for a copyright. Part II (Chapter 5-15) covers copyright law more fully and gives suggestions for sources of more information. An index and forms are included.

Corbin on Contracts
Corbin, Arthur L.
Lexis Publishing
346.02 C

This treatise on contract law covers such topics as formation of contracts, the statute of frauds, interpretation, construction and legal operation, rights of third parties, breach of contract, discharge and impossibility, and illegal bargains. Special features are tables and an index. This set is in revision.

Employment Coordinator
West Group
344.01 E

This analytical service covers federal and state laws. Sample topics found in the index include “Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), “Equal Employment Opportunity (EEOC), and “Title VII.” The set is updated monthly with replacement pages and newsletters. An index is included in Volume 1.

Employment Discrimination
Larson, Lex K.
Lexis Publishing
344.0133 L

In this treatise on employment discrimination, both state and federal laws and cases are analyzed. Examples of discrimination discussed re sex, handicap, and religion. An index is included.

Insurance Law and Practice
Appleman, John A.
Holmes, Eric Mills (2d ed.)
Lexis Publishing
346.086 A

This reference encyclopedia of insurance law includes information on property insurance, personal insurance, and casualty insurance (legal liability). Each topic is broken down into areas such as contract, issuance, risk, causes of loss, and person to whom payable. An index is included. This set is currently in revision.

Restatement of the Law Second, Contracts
American Law Institute
346.02 R

Written by the American Law Institute, this set discusses the law of contracts. Restatements of the Law generally are not controlling on the courts, but they often are cited as authority by the courts. Discussion includes definition of contracts, formation of contracts, the statute of frauds, performance and nonperformance, and remedies. Tables and an index are included.

Sexual Harassment in the Workplace 2nd ed
Conte, Alba
John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
344.014133 C

This two-volume set contains chapters on sexuality; the history of sexual harassment; elements of a claim; preparing a claim; trying a claim; and a state-by-state survey of the law. Special features include appendices, tables, and an index.

Uniform Commercial Code 4th ed.
White, James J. and Robert S. Summers
West Group
346.07 W

This set discusses topics such as offer, acceptance, and consideration; unconscionability; risk of loss; warranty; damages; leases; negotiable instruments, negligence; letters of credit; bulk transfers; storage of goods; and default. Special feature include an appendix, a table of cases, a table of statutes, and an index.

United States Code Annotated
West Group
348.7373 U

In the federal laws, suggested starting places in the general index include “Corporations,” “Consumer Credit Protection,” “Consumer Product Warranties,” “Banks and Banking,” and “Labor and Employment.” Be sure to check the general index for a more complete search.

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Federal Reporter 2d.
West Group.
348.734 15 F2

This federal series contains selected decisions of the United States District Court, 1924-1932 and appellate decisions from the United States Courts of Appeals, 1924-1993. It also includes opinions from the United States Court of Claims, the United States Court of Customs and Patent Appeals, and the Temporary and Emergency Court of Appeals.

Federal Reporter 3d.
West Group
348.734 15 F3

This federal series continues Federal Reporter 2d. Publication began in 1993. The focus continues to be on selected opinions of the United States Courts of Appeals. Each volume contains a table of cases for that particular volume.

Federal Rules Decisions
West Group
348.7344 F

This set contains selected opinions of the United States District Courts. As the name implies, only cases relating to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure are included. Coverage began in 1940.

Federal Supplement
West Group
348.734 15 F

A companion to the Federal Reporter series, this reporter contains selected decisions of the United States District Courts from 1932 until 1998. Each volume contains a table of cases for that volume.

Federal Supplement 2d.
West Group
348.734 15 FS2

This set continues Federal Supplement. Its primary focus is opinions of United States District Courts. Publication began in 1998.

North Carolina Court of Appeals Reports
Administrative Office of the Courts
NC 348.756 043 N

The North Carolina Court of Appeals was created in 1967 to alleviate the heavy caseload of the North Carolina Supreme Court, and the first cases were heard in the 1968 session.

North Carolina Reports
Administrative Office of the Courts
NC 348.756 044 N

The official state reporter for the North Carolina Supreme Court begins with opinions written in 1778 and continues until the present. Each volume contains a table of cases for that volume.

North Eastern Reporter 1st and 2nd
West Group
348.734 23 N / 348.734 23 N2

This regional reporter covers cases from the courts of Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, New York, and Ohio. Decisions date from 1885.

South Eastern Reporter 1st and 2nd
West Group
348.73425 S / 348.734 25 S2

This series reports appellate court decisions from five southern states: Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia. The North Carolina cases are the same as those reported in North Carolina Reports and North Carolina Court of Appeals Reports. Decisions date from 1887.

United States Supreme Court Reports, Lawyers’ Edition 1st and 2nd
Lexis Publishing
348.734 13 U / 348.734 13 U2

The “Lawyers’ Edition,” as it is popularly called, consists of two series of books reporting United States Supreme Court decisions from the earliest cases until the present. Annotations provide references to additional cases.

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North Carolina Sources

Criminal Procedure in North Carolina 2nd ed.
Joyner, Irving
Lexis Publishing
NC 345.05 J

Topics addressed in this books include legal ethics, jurisdiction, arrest, discovery, right to counsel, motions, speedy trials, trials, sentencing, and appellate review. Numerous forms are included within the chapters. Features include a table of cases, a table of constitution and statutes, and an index.

The Entrapment Defense in North Carolina
Rubin, John
Institute of Government
NC 345.04 R

Included in this book are the history of the entrapment defense, rules of entrapment, related defenses, and burden and instructions. A list of references to other books and articles is included, along with tables and an index.

Law of Self-Defense in North Carolina
Rubin, John
Institute of Government
NC 345.04 R

This book addresses North Carolina law on self-defense by discussing such topics as the honest-and-reasonable belief requirement, the aggressor requirement, and the excessive force requirement. Evidentiary issues include defendant’s character, victim’s character, and defendant’s state of mind. Special features include an index.

Law of Sentencing, Probation, and Parole in North Carolina 2nd ed.
Clarke, Stevens H.
Institute of Government
NC 345.077 C

A reference for probation/parole officers, judges, and attorneys in North Carolina, this manual discusses types of sentences, sentencing procedures, sentence modifications, prison service, and the administration of non-prison punishments. An index is included.

North Carolina Capital Case Law Handbook
Farb, Robert L.
Institute of Government
NC 345.0773 F

This book discusses pretrial issues, trial issues, the capital sentencing hearing, and aggravating/mitigating circumstances. Both a word and a case index are included.

North Carolina Crimes 5th ed.
Farb, Robert L.
Institute of Government
NC 345.05 F

This classic work lays out North Carolina crimes, including a reprint of the statute, the elements of the crime, the punishment, notes, and related offenses. Definitions are also included. Special features include an index of statutes and a word index.

North Carolina Criminal Trial Practice 4th ed.
Price, Ronald M.
The Harrison Company
NC 345.05 P

Intended for attorneys, material is presented in the order that events occur in a criminal case. Chapters cover such topics as arrests, stop-and-frisk, search and seizure, confessions, lineups, bond, probable cause hearing, grand jury, indictments, pre-trial motions, plea-bargaining, arraignment, jury trials, verdicts, sentencing, contempt, probation revocation, and appeals. Well footnoted to the statutes, North Carolina cases, and United States Supreme Court cases, this book has an index.

North Carolina Defender Manual
Rubin, John
Institute of Government
NC 345.01 R

Currently, only one volume, “Pretrial,” has been completed. Information is included about pretrial release, capacity, probable cause, discovery, speedy trial, grand jury proceedings, and venue. Special features are a table of cases and a list of references.

North Carolina General Statutes
Lexis Publishing
NC 348.756 023 N

In the laws of North Carolina, a good place to begin is in Volumes 3 and 4 (Chapters 14, 15, and 15A). In the index suggested topics might be “Arrest,” “Drugs,” “Criminal Law and Procedure,” “Impaired Driving,” “Homicide,” “Prisons and Prisoners,” and “Weapons.” See the general index for more information.

Punishment Chart for North Carolina Crimes / Punishment Chart for North Carolina Motor Vehicle Offenses
Rubin, John, et al.
Institute of Government
NC 345.0772 R

These two charts list offenses and their classes. North Carolina passed a new structured sentencing law effective October 1994. In order to determine the punishment for a particular offense, one must consult the necessary table.

Safe Roads Act of 1983
Drennan, James C.
Institute of Government
NC 345.0247

In the 1983, the North Carolina General Assembly passed the first complete revision of drunk driving statutes since the Motor Vehicle Act of 1937. Chapters cover elements of impaired driving, punishment and revocations.

State of North Carolina Extradition Manual
Institute of Government
NC 345.052 S

This booklet begins with a general discussion of extradition. It approaches both the scenario of finding a North Carolina fugitive in another state and finding an out-of-state fugitive in North Carolina. Sample forms are included.

Strong’s North Carolina Index 4th
West Group
NC 348.756 048 S4

Suggested volumes on criminal law include 7, 7A, and 8. See the general index to define your search.

United States Sources (Criminal Law)

American Jurisprudence 2d.
West Group
340.0973 A

This legal encyclopedia provides a text statement of the law, both state and federal. “Criminal Law” is found in Volumes 21 and 21A. Other criminal law topics of interest might include “Arrest’ (Volume 5), “Assault and Battery” (Volume 6), “Extradition” (Volume 31A), “Homicide” (Volumes 40 and 40A), and “Weapons and Firearms” (Volume 79). For further topics, see the general index.

Criminal Law Defenses
Robinson, Paul H.
West Group
345.7305 R

This treatise reviews the law and points out its weaknesses in hope that it will be reformed. It includes a discussion of justification defenses, excuse defenses, and nonexculpatory defense. Special features are tables, model criminal defense codifications, and an index.

Criminal Procedure 2nd ed.
LaFave, Wayne F. and Jerold H. Israel
West Group
345.7305 L

This treatise covers all the steps in the criminal justice process. It begins with the investigation, continues with the trial, and ends with the appeals process. Specific chapters cover arrest, grand jury, speedy trial, double jeopardy, and sentencing. The text cities relevant Supreme Court cases. Tables and an index are included.

Defense of Drunk Driving Cases
Erwin, Richard E.
Lexis Publishing
345.0247 E

This guide emphasizes cross-examination and the chemical tests given to discover the level of intoxication. Such topics as motions to suppress, motions to strike prior convictions, and pre-trial discovery are discussed. An index is included.

Police Misconduct—Law and Litigation 3rd ed.
Avery, Michael
West Group
345.02323 A

This comprehensive guide to materials on police misconduct covers such topics as Civil Rights acts, immunity defenses, case investigation, complaints, discovery, damages and trials. Special features include an index and interrogatories.

Prosecution and Defense of Sex Crimes
Morosco, Anthony B.
Lexis Publishing
345.0253 M

This work covers the legal problems involved in forcible and nonforcible sex crimes. It includes investigation, pre-trial motions, jury selection, evidence, and appeals. It gives both guidance and tactics. An index is included.

Search and Seizure—A Treatise on the Fourth Amendment 2d ed.
LaFave, Wayne R.
West Group
345.73052 L

More has been written about the Fourth Amendment than any other provision of the Bill of Rights. This set covers unreasonable searches and seizures. Supreme Court cases are cited. Such subjects as plain view, search of vehicles, consent searches, and stop and frisk searches are covered. Special features include tables and an index.

Substantive Criminal Law
LaFave, Wayne R. and Austin W. Scott, Jr.
West Group
345.73 L

This treatise focuses on substantive, not procedural, criminal law. Chapters include such subjects as basic premises, responsibility, crimes against the person, and anticipatory offenses. Special features are a model penal code, a table of cases, a table of authorities, and an index.

United States Code Annotated (USCA)
West Group
348.7323 U

Title 18 focuses on crime and covers such subjects as firearms, obscenity, fraud, fugitives, homicide, kidnapping, perjury, racketeering, rape, and wire interception. The Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure can also be found here. See the general index for other topics.

Wiretapping and Eavesdropping 2nd ed.
Fishman, Clifford and Anne T. McKenna
West Group
345.73052 F

This two-volume set covers basic definitions, electronic communications, consensual interceptions, the Fourth Amendment, litigation, suppression, trails, and video surveillance. Special Features include a table of cases and an index.

See the Evidence section below for more information.

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North Carolina Sources

Brandis and Broun on North Carolina Evidence 5th ed.
Broun, Kenneth S.
Lexis Publishing
NC 347.06 B

This two-volume set presents the law of evidence for North Carolina. The fifth edition is generally organized in the order of the North Carolina Rules of Evidence. Tables and an index are included.

Luney’s Burns North Carolina Discover With Forms Revised Ed.
Luney, Percy R., Jr.
The Harrison Company
NC 347.072 L

Written for attorneys, this volume discusses discovery under the North Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure. Special features include tables, forms, and an index.

North Carolina Evidentiary Foundations
Mosteller, Robert P., et al.
Lexis Publishing
NC 347.06 M

This book was written to help attorneys understand evidentiary doctrine. The North Carolina Rules of Evidence are reprinted along with how instruction on evidence foundation. A table of cases and an index are included.

North Carolina General Statutes
Lexis Publishing
NC 348.756 023 N

In the general laws of North Carolina, relevant statutes may be found in Chapter 8 and Chapter 8C. See “Evidence” or “Witnesses” in the general index. See the index for more information.

Strong’s North Carolina Index 4th.
West Group.
NC 348.756 048 S4

This set is an encyclopedic statement of North Carolina law, both statutes and cases. The topic “Evidence and Witnesses” is covered in volumes 12, 13, 14, and 14A. For better results, please consult the general index.

United States Sources (Evidence)

American Jurisprudence 2d.
West Group
340.0973 A

In this encyclopedia, “Evidence” is found in Volumes 29 and 29A. Subjects include admissibility, hearsay, confessions, and materiality. “Witnesses” is found in Volume 81; discussion includes duty to testify, competency, privileges, impeachment, and cross-examination. For further topics, see the general index.

Bender’s Forms of Discovery
Matthew Bender
347.73072 B

This set can serve as a pre-trial discovery tool, a deposition guide, a question-and-answer guide for a trial, a checklist for client interviews, and a reference for expert testimony. It also provides the necessary forms. At the start of each chapter, a scope note gives an analysis of the material covered in the particular chapter. Material is arranged alphabetically by subject.

Cross-Examination of Witnesses: The Litigator’s Puzzle
Aron, Roberto, et al.
West Group
347.73066 A

This treatise discusses the goals, characters, elements, ethics, preparation, psychology, strategies, methods, and control of cross-examination. Interesting information includes the history of cross-examination beginning with Biblical times and advice for the attorney on times not to cross-examine the witness. An index and table of cases are included.

Handbook of Federal Evidence 5th ed.
Graham, Michael H.
West Group
347.736 G

Written as a guide for attorneys and judges, this handbook restates the law of evidence in clear terms. The rules of evidence are followed by commentary. Features in clued the Federal Rules of Evidence, a table of statutes, a table of rules and standards, and an index.

The Hearsay Handbook 3d ed.
Binder, David F.
West Group
347.7364 B

This handbook explains the hearsay rule and its exceptions as they are applied in the United States courts and under the Federal Rules of Evidence. Citations refer to cases as well as textbook sources for further reading. Special features include a table of cases and an index.

McCormick on Evidence 5th ed.
Strong, John William
West Group
347.736 M

One of West’s Practitioner’s Treatise Series, this classic legal treatise covers such topics as examination of witnesses, competency, privilege, and the hearsay rule. Special features include a table of cases, a table of statutes and rules, and index.

United States Code Annotated (USCA)
West Group
348.7323 U

This set contains the federal laws. The Federal Rules of Evidence are located in several volumes located in Title 28. See “Evidence” in the index or check more specific topics.

Wigmore on Evidence
Wigmore, John Henry
Aspen Law and Business
347.7306 W

This standard set on evidence is cited in courts across the United States. Topics such as circumstantial evidence, hearsay, admission, confidential communications, and parol evidence are discussed. Special features include four indices: (1) statutes; (2) cases cited; (3) topics; and (4) authors quoted.

See the Criminal Law section for more information.

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North Carolina Sources

Children and Juveniles—The Law in North Carolina
Edwards, Sandra
The Harrison Company
NC 345.0135 E

This handbook covers children, the courts, and the law in North Carolina. Well-footnoted with cases and general statutes, the chapters discuss adoption, termination of parental rights, change of name, guardianship, offenses against children, offenses by children, and child support. An index is provided.

Enforcement and Modification of Out-of-State Child Support Orders
Saxon, John L.
Institute of Government
NC 346.0172 S

One of the “Special Series” published by the Institute of Government, this work addresses out-of-state child support orders as they relate to North Carolina. All states are expected to enforce judgments of other states through the “full faith and credit” clause of the United States Constitution. The Uniform Reciprocal Enforcement Support Act (URESA) is discussed in depth.

Equitable Distribution 2000
Wake Forest University School of Law Continuing Legal Education
NC 346.04 E

This seminar publication has chapters on professional responsibility, classification of marital property, valuation of marital property, distribution of marital assets, procedural problems, post-trial practice, bankruptcy problems, and the statute of increase in separate property. Many cases are cited in the text. Sample forms are provided.

Family Law 2001
Wake Forest University School of Law Continuing Legal Education
NC 346.015 F

Chapters cover recent developments in family law, drafting separation and property agreements, post separation support and alimony, child custody, termination of alimony, child support, third party custody and grandparents’ rights, and modification of judgments. There are also chapters on professionalism for attorneys and writing orders in family law cases.

Family Law Bulletin
Institute of Government
NC 346.015 F

Published by the Institute of Government of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, these bulletins discuss issues relating to family law in North Carolina. Past bulletins have addressed equitable distribution, the full faith and credit clause as it relates to child support orders, modification of child support, and new legislation affecting family law.

How to File for Divorce in North Carolina: With Forms 3rd ed.
Stanley, Jacqueline and Edward A. Haman
Sourcebooks, Inc.
NC 346.0166 S

This self-help law book contains both general information on marriage and divorce and information on procedures to obtain a divorce. Along with numerous forms, special features include an appendix containing statutes and the child support guidelines. An index is included.

The Law and the Elderly in North Carolina 2nd ed.
Institute of Government
NC 346.013 L

Topics discussed include Social Security, SSI, food stamps, Medicaid, pensions, adult day care, long-term care, advance directives, and wills.

North Carolina Divorce, Alimony and Child Custody: With Forms 4th ed.
Kelso, Lloyd T.
The Harrison Company
NC 346.0166 K

Designed as a “practice handbook,” for lawyers and judges, this easy-to-read book discusses such topics as valid marriage, annulment, separation, grounds for divorce from bed and board, grounds for absolute divorce, property division, and alimony. Numerous sample forms are included in Chapter 22. An index is provided.

North Carolina Family Law 5th ed.
Reynolds, Suzanne
Lexis Publishing
NC 346.015 R

This general treatise on family law in North Carolina presents information in an easy-to-read format. Topics covered include premarital agreements, marriage, annulment, cohabitation, divorce from bed and board, absolute divorce, grounds for divorce, defense for divorce, foreign divorces, alimony, torts, illegitimate children, adoption, guardianship, and contracts by minors. Special features include an index and table of cases.

North Carolina General Statutes
Lexis Publishing
NC 348.756 023 N

Volume 8 contains many of the domestic laws, including the requirements for marriage and divorce. Alimony and support are included in Chapter while adoption is discussed in Chapter 48. Chapter 49 is “Bastardy”; Chapter 50B is “Domestic Violence.” Requirements for marriage may be found in Chapter 51. For other topics, check the general index.

Post-Separation Events in North Carolina Equitable Distribution
Howell, Cheryl Daniels
Institute of Government
NC 346.04 H

According to General Statute 50-20, in order for property to be classified as marital property to qualify for equitable distribution, it must be acquired before separation. This work discusses the effects of post-separation on marital property.

Practical Family Law Desk Book 1999
Wake Forest University School of Law Continuing Legal Education
NC 346.015 P

Presented as a continuing legal education seminar, this publication has chapters covering ethics, separation agreements, fees, child custody, malpractice, and equitable distribution. Special features include an index and a table of cases.

Practical Family Law Form Book 1999
Wake Forest University School of Law Continuing Legal Education
NC 345.015 P

A companion to the Practical Family Law Desk Book 1999, this publication contains forms relating to family law. It is arranged to reference back to the Desk Book. Sample forms include a separation agreement, a premarital agreement, a motion to withdraw, a motion for summary judgment divorce, a complaint for absolute divorce, a petition for adoption, and a domestic violence complaint. The reader should rely on the table of contents for guidance.

Principles of Valuation in North Carolina Equitable Distribution Actions, Rev. ed.
Horton, Clarence E., Jr
Institute of Government
NC 346.04 H

In 1981, North Carolina became an equitable distribution state. This work discusses the valuation of marital property in equitable distribution cases. Appendices are included.

Strong’s North Carolina Index 4th
West Group
NC 348.756 048 S4

In this encyclopedic statement of North Carolina law, family law articles include “Bigamy” (Volume 4), “Divorce and Separation” (Volumes 10 and 10A), “Husband and Wife” (Volume 17), “Illegitimate Children” (Volume 17), “Infants or Minors” (Volume 17), “Marriage” (Volume 20), and “Parent and Child” (Volume 23). For a more complete search, see the general index.

United States Sources (Family Law)

American Jurisprudence 2d.
West Group
340.0973 A

This legal encyclopedia provides a text statement of the law. Relevant articles include “Adoption” (Volume 2), “Bigamy” (Volume 10), “Divorce and Separation” (Volume 24), “Husband and Wife” (Volume 41), and “Parent and Child” (Volume 59). Look in the general index for a more complete search.

Legal Rights of Children 2nd ed.
Kramer, Donald T., Senior Executive Editor
West Group
346.0135 L

This three-volume treatise has chapters on children’s rights, child custody, visitation, support, parental kidnapping, adoption, inheritance, torts, contracts, guardian ad litem, emancipation, child abuse pornography, prostitution, child labor, juvenile justice, education, termination of parental rights, and foster care. Special features include tables and an index.

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North Carolina Sources

Arrest Warrant and Indictment Forms 4th ed.
Farb, Robert L.
Institute of Government
NC 345.05 A

This manual gives the appropriate charging language for Administrative Office of the Courts’ forms. A descriptive word index is included.

Douglas Forms 5th ed.
Lexis Publishing
NC 347.055 D5

Designed as quick reference for attorneys, these forms are based on North Carolina law and custom. The five-volume set covers such topics as affidavits, bonds, contracts, corporation, deeds, deeds of trust, motions, partnerships, powers of attorney, real estate, separation agreements, and wills. An index is included.

North Carolina Criminal Trial Practice Forms 4th ed.
Price, Ronald M.
The Harrison Company
NC 345.05 P

This volume of criminal forms is divided into five sections: “Arrest and Criminal Investigative Procedures,” “Client-Counsel Relationship and Proceedings Prior to Probable Cause Hearing,” “Pre-Trial Judicial Proceedings,” “The Trial,” and “Post-Trial Remedies and Probation Revocation.” An index is included.

North Carolina Judicial Department Forms Manual
Administrative Office of the Courts
NC 347.055 N

Published by the North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts, this manual is divided into the following categories: Criminal, Civil Revocation, Civil, Small Claims, Estates, Special Proceedings, Juvenile, Accounting, and General Forms.

North Carolina Trial Practice Forms 4th ed.
Thorp, William L.
The Harrison Company
NC 347.055 T

These forms follow the structure of the North Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure. The rules are divided into five areas: Pleadings and Motions, Parties, Discovery, Trials, and Judgments. The index is keyed to rule numbers. The text of the rule is included before the forms.

United States Sources (Forms)

American Jurisprudence Pleading and Practice Forms
West Group
347.055 A

This set provides forms for all types of pleadings in both state and federal courts. Forms are provided from pre-trial to appeal. At the beginning of each title is a brief statement of the law with added reminders to see the legal encyclopedia American Jurisprudence 2d for a detailed discussion of the law. Each volume contains its own index.

Current Legal Forms With Tax Analysis
Rabkin, Jacob and Mark H. Johnson
Lexis Publishing
347.055 R

Cited as one of the most indispensable law books for practicing attorneys, this set advises techniques in planning a transaction as well as giving a form for it. The practical side is also discussed, such as the nature of the transaction, information required, and alternatives. An index is included.

West’s Federal Forms
West Group
347.055 W

This multi-volume set provides accurate draftsmanship in federal matters. Forms were taken from actual cases, and citations are given. These books were written for the practicing attorney and include an index and a table of cases.

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North Carolina Sources

Dental Practice Law: North Carolina Cases and Materials
Loeb, Ben F., Jr.
Institute of Government
NC 344.0413 L

Written for dental students, this book discusses standard of care, informed consent, duty of continued treatment, covenants not to compete, license revocations, and emergency treatment. Actual cases are reprinted.

Hospital Law in North Carolina
Dellinger, Anne M., Editor
Institute of Government
NC 344.03211 D

This loose-leaf volume discusses federal and state laws, cases and regulations as they relate to North Carolina hospitals. Published on a chapter-by-chapter basis, each chapter is written by attorneys or Institute of Government faculty. The chapters cover the history of hospitals in North Carolina, medical records, consent to treatment, staff privileges, reproductive technologies, risk management, and anti-trust law.

The Law and the Mentally Handicapped in North Carolina 2d.
Turnbull, H. Rutherford
Institute of Government
NC 346.1038 T

This book on the rights of the mentally handicapped includes chapters on the right to education, involuntary commitment, incompetency, medical treatment, group homes, and mental health programs. Footnotes refer to North Carolina laws, the United States Code, and important cases.

Medical Malpractice in North Carolina
Anderson, Mark E., et al.
National Business Institute
NC 346.0332 M

This guide discusses assessment and evaluation of a medical malpractice case from both the plaintiff’s and the defendant’s view. Information on procedure, including filing the suit and discovery is also included. Additional information on the right to die and informed consent is also given. There are suggestions on using medical experts and exhibits, burden of proof, and jury charges.

Mental Health Law Bulletin
Institute of Government
NC 344.04 M

This bulletin is published irregularly by the Institute of Government and highlights recent developments in North Carolina mental health law. There is no index.

North Carolina General Statutes
Lexis Publishing
NC 348.756 023 N

In the laws of North Carolina, suggested topics in the index to research include the following: “Medical Examiners,” “Medicine,” “Physicians and Surgeons,” “Nurses,” “Nursing Homes,” “Dentists,” and “Pharmacists and Pharmacies.” See the general index for your topic.

North Carolina Law of Torts 2d ed.
Daye, Charles E. and Mark W. Morris
Lexis Publishing.
NC 346.03 D

This treatise on North Carolina tort law discusses medical malpractice in Chapter 18. Subjects include standard of care and informed consent. Special features include an index and a table of cases.

North Carolina Tort Law
Haynes, William S.
Lawyers Cooperative Publishing
NC 346.03 H

This two-volume treatise gives an extensive treatment of medical malpractice in Chapter 15. Subjects discussed include elements, standard of care, liability of third parties, defenses, and informed consent. Other topics in this book include assault, mental distress, and negligence. An index is included.

North Carolina Tort Law, 1992 and 2000
Wake Forest University School of Law Continuing Legal Education
NC 346.03 W

These publications based on continuing legal education seminars discuss many North Carolina torts including medical malpractice in Chapter 9 (1992 ed.) and Chapter 14 (2000 ed.). In addition, the 2000 ed. has a chapter on the tort liability of nursing homes and care givers (Chapter 7). Both publications also have general discussions of negligence.

Strong’s North Carolina Index 4th.
West Group
NC 348.756 048 S4

In this encyclopedic treatment of North Carolina law, topics of interest might be “Health” (Volume 16), “Damages” (Volume 9), “Physicians, Surgeons, and Other Health Care Professionals” (Volume 23), and “Hospitals and Medical Facilities” (Volume 17). For more complete searching, see the general index.

United States Sources (Medical Law)

American Jurisprudence 2d.
West Group
340.0973 A

In this encyclopedia, medical information may be found under such articles as “Physicians, Surgeons, etc.” (Volume 61), “Insurance” (Volumes 43 and 44), “Health” (Volume 39), “Prenatal Injuries…” (Volume 62A), and “Drugs, Narcotics and Poisons” (Volume 25). Use the index for specific searches.

Consent to Treatment—A Practical Guide 3rd ed.
Rozovsky, Fay A.
Aspen Publishers
344.0412 R

Amid a growing concern in the United States over healthcare, this book concentrates on a patient’s right to participate in his or her own medical treatment. Topics covered include the law of consent, women, prisoners, minors, AIDS, organ donors, and the right to refuse treatment. Special features include sample consent forms, Jehovah’s Witness cards and release forms, the Uniform Brain Death Act, a table of cases, a table of statutes, and an index.

Disabilities and the Law 2d ed.
Rothstein, Laura F.
West Group
346.103 R

Federal laws discussed include the Americans with Disabilities Act. Particular health care related sections of the book are discussed in Chapter 10. Special features include appendices, tables, and an index.

Dorland’s Illustrated Medical Dictionary 26th ed.
W.B. Saunders Company
610.2 D

This classic medical dictionary contains a comprehensive listing of terms along with tables and full-page diagrams.

How To Win Your Personal Injury Claim
Matthews, Joseph L.
Nolo Press
346.0323 M

This self-help guide demonstrates how to hand claims involving automobile accidents, slip or trip accidents, home accidents, and miscellaneous accidents. First, it suggests that you may want to obtain an attorney. If you do handle your own claim, this book may help by discussing fault, damages, insurance companies, settlements, and the courts. Sample forms and an index are included.

JVR Personal Injury Valuation Handbooks
LRP Publications
346.0323 P

This multi-volume set contains evaluations of personal injury claims and expected jury awards. It is a handy reference for hose researching trends in personal injury cases.

Medical Malpractice
Louisell, David W.
Lexis Publishing
346.0332 L

Written for attorneys, this loose-leaf set includes discussion of a physician’s duty to obtain informed consent, when to waive a jury trial, and the extent of a physician’s liability for the negligence of other medical personnel. Many medical specialties such as psychiatry, dentistry, podiatry, and radiology are discussed in relation to medical malpractice. Chapter 21 has a discussion of Good Samaritan statutes. See the index for a complete search of information.

Medical Proof of Social Security Disability 2d.
Hirschman, Ann G.
West Group
344.023 H

This treatise focuses on Social Security disability. The text concentrates on medical issues. Special features include an index and appendices.

Mental Capacity: Legal and Medical Aspects of Assessment and Treatment 2nd ed.
Walsh, Arthur C., et al.
West Group
346.013 M

Chapters cover both the medical and legal analysis of capacity, contesting or defending capacity, planning for incapacity, functions of the brain, brain diseases, and medical treatments for the brain. Special features include an index, tables, and appendices of state laws.

The Right to Die 2nd ed.
Meisel, Alan
John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
344.04197 M

The “right to die” remains in the news as a hot legal issue. This book defines the issue and explains the decision-making process. A table of cases and an index are provided.

Stedman’s Medical Dictionary 25th ed.
Williams and Wilkins
610.3 S

This standard medical dictionary contains listings for over 100,000 terms. It includes appendices on temperatures, weights and measures, and blood groups. It is illustrated.

United States Code Annotated (USCA)
West Group
348.7323 U

In the annotated version of the United States Code, medical related topics in the general index include the following: “Medical Care or Treatment,” “Public Health Service,” “Medicaid,” “Medicare,” “Hospitals,” “Armed Forces,” and “Health.” For a more complete search, see the general index.

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Procedures

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North Carolina Sources

Annotated Rules of North Carolina
Lexis Publishing
NC 348.756 023 N

Part of the General Statutes, this annual publication contains many North Carolina rules. Some of the most frequently asked for include the “General Rules of Practice for the Superior and District Court,” the “North Carolina Child Support Guidelines,” the “Revised Rules of Professional Conduct of the North Carolina State Bar,” the “North Carolina Rules of Appellate Procedure,: the “Workers’ Compensation Rules of the North Carolina Industrial Commission,” and the “Code of Judicial Conduct.” Federal rules for district courts, bankruptcy courts, and the Fourth Circuit are also included. An index is provided.

Casting Your Vote in North Carolina 2nd ed.
Campbell, William A.
Institute of Government
NC 342.072 C

This booklet is written as a voter’s guide. It discusses voter qualifications, election officials, voter registration, voting, types of elections, and the Voting Rights Act.

Collection and Enforcement of Judgments 1998 and 2001
Wake Forest University School of Law Continuing Legal Education
NC 347.077 C

These publications are based on continuing legal education seminars held in 1998 and 2001. Topics covered include ethics, office management, liens, foreclosures, judgments, remedies, and exemptions. Forms are included

Collections and Enforcement of Judgments in North Carolina
Myers, Jerry T.
West Group
NC 347.077 M

This practice guide discusses case acceptance considerations, prelitigation procedures, filing suit, prejudgment remedies, litigation strategies, preliminary enforcement procedures, exemptions, execution, and supplemental proceedings.

The General Assembly of North Carolina: A Handbook for Legislators 7th ed.
Ferrell, Joseph
Institute of Government
NC 328 F

Written for new legislators, this handbook can assist anyone in understanding how the General Assembly is organized and how it conducts business. The topics include elections, qualifications, duties, legislative pay, rules and procedures, local legislation, daily sessions, committees, legislative service agencies, ethics, lobbying, impeachments, and the biography of a bill.

Howell’s Shuford North Carolina Civil Practice and Procedure 5th ed.
Howell, W. Brian
The Harrison Company
NC 347.05 H

The North Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure took effect in 1970 and modeled after the Federal Rules. In this work, analysis of a rule is given in each chapter, and the rule

A Manual for North Carolina Jury Commissioners 3rd ed.
Drennan, James C. and Miriam S. Saxon
Institute of Government
NC 347.0752 D

Every North Carolina county has a jury commission. It is the commission’s job to prepare the jury list. This booklet discusses the commission itself and the preparation of a master jury list with manual methods or with the aid of a computer. Special appendices cover relevant statutes, oaths, and sample forms.

North Carolina Civil Procedure 2nd ed.
Wilson, G. Gray
Lexis Publishing
NC 347.05 W

This two-volume treatise is “a ready reference to trial lawyers practicing in the civil courts.” The North Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure took effect in 1970. This guide discusses the rules, gives analysis, cites relevant cases, and includes an index. The text of each rule is printed at the beginning of each chapter.

North Carolina General Practice Deskbook
North Carolina Bar Foundation Continuing Legal Education
NC 347 N

This three-volume set is a publication of the General Practice Section of the North Carolina Bar Association. It is a quick reference for attorneys. Subjects covered include administrative law, adoption, appeals, immigration law, intellectual property, juvenile law, the “Lemon Law,” names changes, real estate, wills and estates, and workers’ compensation. Many sample forms are included.

North Carolina Guide Book for Registers of Deeds 8th ed.
Campbell, William A.
Institute of Government
NC 346.0438 C

Subjects covered include history of the office, qualifications for the office, location of the office, and vacancy in the office. In addition, the task of records management is addressed through information on access, removal, lost records, maintenance, destruction, microfilm use, and electronic storage of records. There are also chapters on real property records, maps and plats, and marriage licenses. Appendices are included.

North Carolina Manual for Magistrates
Brannon, Joan G.
Institute of Government
NC 347.016 B

The history of magistrates begins with the early justices of the peace in England in the late 1100s. This manual discusses the office of the magistrate, duties in civil and criminal matters, landlord and tenant law, contracts, liens, claim and delivery, and commitment. Appendices include provisions from the North Carolina Constitution and the statutes.

North Carolina Sheriff’s Duties: Handling Writs of Execution
Brannon, Joan G.
Institute of Government
NC 347.016 B

Two of a sheriff’s major civil duties are to serve summonses and notices and to enforce civil judgments. A writ of execution orders a sheriff to satisfy a judgment from a defendant personal or real property. This book discusses property, levying property, and execution sales. Special appendices are included.

North Carolina Trial Practice
Anderson, Carol B.
Lexis Publishing
NC 347.075 A

This book includes chapters on the history of the jury trial, basic courtroom decorum, voir dire, opening and closing statements, direct examination, objections, and impeachment. An index and a table of cases are also included.

Notary Public Guidebook for North Carolina 8th ed.
Campbell, William A.
Institute of Government
NC 347.016 C

There are now more than 160,000 notaries in the state of North Carolina. Notary powers and duties may differ from state to state. This book is divided into six sections: “The Office,” “General Powers,” “Attestation,” “Certification,” “Oaths,” and “Affidavits.” Sample forms are included.

Open Meetings and Local Governments in North Carolina 5th ed.
Lawrence, David M.
Institute of Government
NC 342.09 L

Written in a question-and-answer format, this publication is divided into four main sections: “Basic Coverage of the Act,” “Exceptions,” “Miscellaneous Questions,” and “Remedies.” Special features include a section of citations and a reprint of the open meetings statutes from Chapter 143 of the General Statutes.

Public Records Law for North Carolina Local Governments
Lawrence, David M.
Institute of Government
NC 342.0853 L

This book discusses public records, the right of access, records management, and records exempt from public access. Chapter 17 discusses Social Security numbers. An index is included.

Selected North Carolina Statutes Relating to Civil Duties of Sheriffs
Brannon, Joan, preparer
Institute of Government
NC 347.016 N

This books reprints North Carolina laws relating to sheriffs. Subjects covered include execution, execution sales, attachment, claim and delivery, rules of civil procedure, enforcement of judgments, summary ejectment, and liens.

United States Sources (Procedures)

Advocacy—The Art of Pleading a Cause 3rd ed.
Givens, Richard A.
West Group
347.737 G

This three-volume treatise focuses on the strategy of advocacy. Covered are such areas as examining witnesses, making arguments, finding alternatives to litigation, and understanding legal ethics. Special features are tables, appendices, and an index.

Appellate Practice in the United States 2nd ed.
Stern, Robert L.
Bureau of National Affairs, Inc.
347.738 S

Written primarily for attorneys, this guide to appellate practice in both federal and state courts has chapters discussing appellate courts, case overload, appeals, records, briefs, oral arguments, decisions, and motions. The section on briefs addresses organization, persuasion, and good writing skills. Sample forms and an index are included.

Effective Approaches to Settlement: A Handbook for Lawyers and Judges
Brazil, Wayne D.
Prentice Hall Law & Business
347.7377 B

This book focuses on settlement and how to become better at it. The chapters cover the advantages of settlement over trial, alternatives to judicial conferences, preparation for conferences, and actual conferences. An index is included.

Everybody’s Guide to Small Claims Court 6th ed.
Warner, Ralph
Nolo Press
347.28 W

This “how to” book on small claims court provides information on bringing and defending cases. The discussion includes deciding if you have a case, settling your dispute, filing and serving papers, examining witnesses, presenting your case, preparing for court, and collecting your award. A special feature is a list of basic small claims court rules for each state and the District of Columbia.

Federal Practice and Procedure
Wright, Charles Alan, Arthur R. Miller, and others
West Group
347.05 W

This comprehensive set discusses the federal court system, federal jurisdiction, the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, and the Federal Rules of Evidence. It is an indispensable guide for practice in federal court.

Jury Selection: The Law, Art, and Science of Selecting a Jury 2d.
Jordan, Walter E.
West Group
347.752 J

Written for attorneys, this handbook on jury selection covers both civil and criminal cases. It includes a major discussion of the right to a jury trial, mock juries, challenges for cause, “voir dire” examinations, and the selection process. Sample questions are included. Special features are a table of cases, a bibliography, and an index.

Supreme Court Practice 7th ed.
Stern, Robert L., Eugene Gressman, et al.
Bureau of National Affairs
347.7326 S

A practical guide for an attorney taking a case to the United States Supreme Court, this book provides a detailed discussion on jurisdiction, certiorari, briefs, and oral arguments. Special features include forms, court rules, and an index.

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Real Property Law

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North Carolina Sources

Eminent Domain Procedures for North Carolina Local Governments 2nd ed.
Loeb, Ben F., Jr.
Institute of Government
NC 343.0252 L

Eminent domain is defined in General Statute 40A-2 (3) as “the power to divest right, title or interest from the owner of property and vest it in the possessor of the power against the will of the owner upon the payment of just compensation.” Sample forms are included.

Guidebook for North Carolina Property Mappers 2nd ed.
Campbell, William A.
Institute of Government
NC 343.025 C

This booklet is written for property mappers. The first part discusses real property law. Other sections discuss listing property for taxes and recording requirements for maps and plats. A suggested reading list is included.

Landlords’ Rights & Duties in North Carolina
Stanley, Jacqueline D. and Mark Warda
Sourcebooks, Inc.
NC 346.0434 S

This self-help guide discusses North Carolina laws, creating the landlord/tenant relationship, handling security deposits, maintenance, landlord liability, changing terms, problems, and evicting a tenant. Special features include reprinted statutes, forms, and eviction flowcharts. An index is included.

Legislative Zoning Decisions 2nd ed.
Owens, David W.
Institute of Government
NC 346.046 O

Subjects covered include geographic jurisdiction; adoption, amendment, and repeal of ordinances; spot zoning; and judicial review. Appendices reprint North Carolina zoning statutes and summaries of North Carolina appellate cases.

North Carolina General Statutes
Lexis Publishing
NC 348.756 023 N

The general index includes such topics as “Real Property,” “Mortgages and Deeds of Trust,” “Tenants,” and “Deeds.” For a more complete search, check the general index for other topics.

North Carolina—Landlord and Tenant—Breach and Remedies—With Forms
Mills, Janice L.
The Harrison Company
NC 346.0434 M

This study analyzes the rights, duties, and liabilities involved in the landlord/tenant relationship. Emphasis is placed on breaches and remedies. Forms are included.

Real Estate—Residential Loan Closings—The Law in North Carolina
Schiro, Gregory and Lilona S. Schiro
The Harrison Company
NC 346.0438 S

This handbook covers North Carolina procedures on loan closings for real estate title transactions. It covers both transfer of title and the financing of the purchase. A step-by-step guide to the procedures required in loan closing is included. Checklists for performing steps, examples of loan closing forms, and examples of required documents are included.

Residential and Commercial Evictions in North Carolina
National Business Institute
NC 346.0432 R

Topics addressed include credit checks, security deposits, termination of leaseholds, residential abandonment, holdovers, and oral promises. Both the residential and commercial eviction process is explained. There is also a section on ethical consideration for attorneys. Forms are included.

Schiros’ North Carolina Real Estate Title Searches 2nd ed.
Kopp, Pamela L.
The Harrison Company
NC 346.0438 K

This book discusses real property interests, chain of title, examination of title documents, and final title examination. Forms and an index are included.

Strong’s North Carolina Index 4th.
West Group
NC 348.756 048 S4

Strong’s Index is an encyclopedic statement of North Carolina statutes and cases. Articles on real property topics include “Adverse Possession” (Volume 1), “Boundaries” (Volume 4), “Brokers and Factors” (Volume 4), “Contracts” (Volume 6), “Landlord and Tenant” (Volume 20), and “Zoning” (Volume 30). For a more complete search, see the general index.

Webster’s Real Estate Law in North Carolina 5th ed.
Hetrick, Patrick K. and James B. McLaughlin, Jr.
Lexis Publishing
NC 346.0437 W

A review of the basic principles of real property law in North Carolina, this classic treatise deals with the classifying of property, transferring and acquiring ownership of real property, acquiring easements by public and private regulations, examining titles, and the North Carolina Condominium Act. Special features include an index and appendices with forms, a table of cases, and a table of statutes.

The Zoning Board of Adjustment in North Carolina 2nd ed.
Brough, Michael B. and Philip P. Green, Jr.
Institute of Government
NC 346.045 B

Divided into three parts, this handbook aims to assist the members of a Board of Adjustment perform their duties. Discussion centers on board functions, board procedures, and legal issues. Sample forms are included.

United States Sources (Real Property Law)

American Jurisprudence 2d.
West Group
340.0973 A

This legal encyclopedia gives a text statement of both federal and state law. Articles include “Property” in Volume 63C. Other subjects of interest might include “Adjoining Landowners” in Volume 1, “Waters” in Volume 78, and “Zoning and Planning” in Volume 83. For other topics, please check the general index.

Neighbor Law: Fences, Boundaries and Noise 2nd ed.
Jordan, Cora
Nolo Press
346.0432 J

Neighbors often face many problems. This self-help guide discusses noise, damaged trees, branches, boundary trees, nuts, boundary lines, trespass, and fences. The final chapters explain legal research, medication, and small claims court. Appendices cover state statutes on injury to trees, private nuisances, and boundary fences. An index is provided.

Powell on Real Property
Powell, Richard R.
Lexis Publishing
346.043 P

Powell on Real Property is a classic treatise on all phases of real property law. Chapters address the social evolution of property, English land law, sources of American law, real property rights, estates, landlord and tenant, easements, trusts, federal taxation of trusts, fixtures, accretion, water, the rule against perpetuities, zoning, and adverse possession. This multi-volume set also covers local jurisdiction variants state-by-state. Special features include a table of cases and an index.

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Tax Law

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North Carolina Sources

North Carolina City and County Privilege License Taxes 5th ed.
Campbell, William A.
Institute of Government
NC 343.07 C

The privilege license tax “is levied on the privilege of engaging in a particular occupation or business activity and is enforced and collected through the issuance of an annual license.” Schedule B of the Revenue Act is discussed along with enforcement remedies. Special appendices include a model privilege license ordinance and table of authorized or prohibited license taxes.

North Carolina General Statutes
Lexis Publishing
NC 348.756 023 N

In the North Carolina laws, taxation is primarily discussed in Chapter 105 located in Volume 12. Topics include inheritance tax, cigarette tax, soft drink tax, liquor tax, income tax, gift tax, gasoline tax, and sales tax. Consult the index.

Property Tax Collection in North Carolina 4th ed.
Campbell, William A.
Institute of Government
NC 343.054 C

Covered in this handbook are topics such as tax collectors, tax collection records, payments, tax collection procedures, property tax liens, and settlements. Reprints of relevant statutes and some forms are included.

Strong’s North Carolina Index. 4th.
West Group
NC 348.756 048 S4

In this encyclopedia of North Carolina law, consult the article “Taxation” in Volume 27. Consult the general index for a more complete search.

United States Sources (Tax Law)

United States Code Annotated (USCA)
West Group
348.7323 U

Title 26 contains the Internal Revenue Code. See the general index.

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North Carolina Sources

Estate Planning and Practice 2001
Wake Forest University School of Law Continuing Legal Education
NC 346.052 E

Based on a seminar, the publication has information on professional responsibility, handling the estate tax audit, asset analysis and valuation, trust law, inter vivos gifts, charitable transfers, and the generation-skipping tax. Some sample forms are included.

How to Make a North Carolina Will 3rd ed.
Stanley, Jacqueline and Mark Warda
Sourcebooks, Inc.
NC 346.054 S

This self-help guide includes fourteen sample wills, a codicil, and a living will. Discussion includes the basics of wills and North Carolina wills. Instructions for simple wills and storage of wills are included. An index is provided.

North Carolina Estate Administration Manual
North Carolina Bar Foundation Continuing Legal Education
NC 346.056 N

Published by the North Carolina Bar Association, this manual has sections on qualification, beneficiaries, inventories, and distributions. Special features include forms. An appendix contains the administration of a hypothetical estate.

North Carolina Estate Settlement 2002-2003 ed.
Huggard, John Parker
West Group
NC 346.056 H

This West Group practice guide includes chapters on a checklist for setting an estate, becoming a personal representative, record keeping, election to take life estate, revocation of wills, filing inventories and accounts, and many more informative chapters. Special features include reprints of statutes, tables, index, and a personal representative’s notebook.

North Carolina General Statutes
Lexis Publishing
NC 348.756 023 N

Chapter 31 is “Wills.” Living wills are discussed in Chapter 90 in Volume 11. Other chapters of interest might be “Administration of Decedents’ Estates (Chapter 28A), “Intestate Succession” (Chapter 29), and “Surviving Spouses” (Chapter 30). Consult the general index.

North Carolina Probate Handbook: With Forms
Edwards, Mark B.
The Harrison Company
NC 346.056 E

This handbook deals with the administration of a decedent’s estate by covering such topics as jurisdiction, probate in general, qualifications of administrators, management of the estate, procedures in administration, and various checklists. An index and sample forms are included.

North Carolina Will and Trust Manual
Wake Forest University School of Law
NC 346.056 N

This publication contains both commentary and sample forms. Examples of forms include wills for various family situations, wills and trust with martial deduction formula provisions, trusts with generation-skipping provisions, codicil and amendments to trust, irrevocable life insurance trusts, durable powers of attorney, and declaration of a desire for a natural death.

North Carolina Will Drafting & Probate Practice Handbook 2000
Wake Forest University School of Law Continuing Legal Education
NC 346.056 W

This publication is based on a continuing legal education seminar held in the year 2000. Highlighted are wills, joint ownership, probate, estate administration, small estates, and legal ethics. Special features include reprinted statutes. Forms are included in a separate loose-leaf notebook.

Strong’s North Carolina Index 4th
West Group
NC 348.756 048 S4

This encyclopedic statement of North Carolina law contains “Wills” in Volume 30. Covered are such topics as revocations, probate, caveat, and construction and operation. Check the general index.

Wills and Administration of Estates in North Carolina 4th ed.
Wiggins, Norman A.
McLaughlin, James B., Jr. and Richard T. Bowser (4th)
The Harrison Company
NC 346.056 W

This basic treatise on wills and estates in North Carolina brings together both statutory and case law. Discussion of general principles, probate, construction of wills, management of estates, inheritance tax, and gift tax is included. An index is located at the end of each volume.

United States Sources (Wills and Estates)

American Jurisprudence 2d.
West Group
340.0973 A

This legal encyclopedia provides an overview of both state and federal law. “Wills” is found in Volumes 79 and 80. Covered are character of writing, property that may be bequeathed, undue influence, and probate. Other articles of interest might include “Descent and Distribution” in Volume 23, “Estates” in Volume 28, and “Partition” in Volume 59A. See the general index.

Plan Your Estate 3rd ed.
Clifford, Denis and Cora Jordan
Nolo Press
346.052 C

This self-help book discusses living trusts, tax-saving trusts, charitable trusts, spendthrift trusts, avoiding probate, gifts and living wills. Sample estate plans are given. A glossary, a listing of state death tax rules, and an index are provided.

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General Sources

North Carolina Sources United States Sources

North Carolina Sources

Code of the City of Fayetteville, North Carolina
Municipal Code Corporation
NC 348.756 023 F

The code is updated periodically during the year. Chapters are arranged alphabetically. The City Charter, a table of contents, a checklist of up-to-date pages, and an index are provided.

Cumberland County Code
Municipal Code Corporation
NC 348.756 023 C

The ordinances of Cumberland County are updated as needed. Chapters are arranged alphabetically, and ordinances give reference to ordinance history. Appendices contain the county’s zoning regulations and subdivision regulations. An index and statutory reference table are provided.

North Carolina General Statutes
Lexis Publishing
NC 348.756 023 N

The general laws of North Carolina are divided into over one hundred chapters. Each chapter has a table of contents. Two general index volumes are included.

Strong’s North Carolina Index 4th.
West Group
NC 348.756 048 S4

This multi-volume set provides “an encyclopedia treatment of North Carolina law.” At the beginning of each article are references to national texts, state statutes, and federal laws. Special features include a desk book containing addresses, statistics, and research notes and the volume Code Research Guide. An index, a table of statutes, and a table of cases are included.

West’s North Carolina Digest 2d.
West Group
NC 348.756 046 W

This multi-volume set is a recital of North Carolina case law, including both state and federal cases. Each artless lists the subjected included/excluded and includes a table of contents. Brief summaries of each case, including its date and citation, are provided. Features include a descriptive word index, a table of cases, and a defendant/plaintiff table.

West’s North Carolina General Statutes Annotated
West Group
NC 348.756 023 (West)

This unofficial set of the North Carolina statutes began publication in the year 2000. References to the West’s Key Number System make this set an attractive tool for researches. An index is provided.

United States Sources (General Sources)

American Jurisprudence 2d.
West Group
340.0973 A

This legal encyclopedia provides a text statement of the law, both state and federal, including explanation of some current legal problems. Footnotes provide citations to Supreme Court cases, state and federal cases, and the United States Code. This set contains more than four hundred alphabetically arranged topics spanning the field of law. A multi-volume index is included.

American Law Reports (ALR)
West Group
348.7341 A

This series provides a thorough discussion of a point of law based on the most important cases on the subject and gives the development and the present day applications of the subject. There are currently six series of ALR: ALR, ALR 2d, ALR 3d, ALR 4th, ALR 5th, and ALR Federal. All sets of ALR are updated yearly through supplements.

Black’s Law Dictionary 6th and 7th ed.
Black, Henry Campbell
West Group
340.03 B

The standard dictionary for the legal world provides basic definitions of legal words and terms. Special features include internal cross-referencing, a table of abbreviations, and a time chart of the United States Supreme Court.

Congressional Quarterly’s Guide to the U.S. Supreme Court 2d ed.
Witt, Elder
Congressional Quarterly, Inc.
347.7326 W

This guide relates the history and importance of the Supreme Court. Special features include biographical sketches of the justices serving through 1991, summaries of major decisions, and a glossary.

Directory of State Court Clerks & County Courthouses
Want Publishing Company
347 D

This annual publication features includes a state-by-state list of county courthouse addresses and clerks’ names. The book also has listings of state attorneys general and addresses for state offices of vital statistics.

Federal Digest
West Group
348.7346 F

The Federal Digest, along with the Modern Federal Digest and the Federal Practice Digests 2d, 3d, and 4th series, is a digest of all reported federal cases. Each set has indexes and a table of cases.

Great American Court Cases
The Gale Group
349.73 G

This set contains four volumes: Individual Liberties, Criminal Justice, Equal Protection and Family Law, and Business and Government. Most cases are from the United States Supreme Court. Special features include a glossary and a cumulative index that is reprinted in the back of each volume

Great American Trials
Knappman, Edward W., editor
Gale Research Inc.
347.737 G

This volume provides summaries of famous trial beginning with the Anne Hutchinson Trials (1637 and 1638) and concluding with the Rodney King Trials (1992 and 1993). Other notable trials discussed include the Salem Witchcraft Trials (1692), Sacco-Vanzetti Trial (1921), Joan Little Trial (1975), Jeffrey MacDonald Trial (1979), Central Park Jogger Rape Trials (1990), and the Mike Tyson Trial (1992). A glossary and an index are provided.

How to Find the Law 9th ed.
Cohen, Morris L., et al.
West Group
340.072 C

Written primarily as a textbook for law students, this “hornbook” discusses legal research and legal sources. Indexes and appendices are included.

Introduction to Legal Writing and Oral Advocacy
Matthew Bender
347.05 I

An attorney’s role requires effective oral and written communication. This work gives an overview of how to brief cases; how to make legal arguments; how to write memos, pleadings, and opinion letters; and how to prepare an oral argument. Special features include reprints of four oral arguments.

Law and Legal Information Directory 11th ed.
The Gale Group
340.02573 L

This guide to legal information is divided into over twenty chapters. The most asked for sections include “Law Schools,” “Bar Associations,” “Bar Examination and Admission to Legal Practice Requirements,” “Special Libraries,” “Legal Periodicals,” “Legal Aid Offices,” and “Lawyer Referral Services.”

Legal Research: How to Find and Understand the Law 9th ed.
Elias, Stephen and Susan Levinkind
Nolo Press.
340.072 E

This self-help guide explains legal research to the inexperienced researcher. The discussion of legal tools includes statutes, cases, Shepard’s, and computer sources. Special features include an index, diagrams, charts, and practice exercises with solution. The authors also stress that legal research takes time and effort.

Legal Thesaurus
Burton, William C.
Macmillan Publishing Company
340.14 B

The Roget’s Thesaurus for lawyers, this book is used in the same way as a regular thesaurus. In the legal profession, precise language is a must. There are two parts to this thesaurus—the main entry section and an index.

Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory 2001 ed.
Martindale-Hubbell Publishing Inc.
340.25 M

This standard legal directory lists attorneys alphabetically by state and by city. Short biographical sketches are included for some attorneys. Special features include a law digest, a directory of international attorneys, and a Buyer’s Guide for legal products and services.

National Survey of State Laws 3rd ed.
Leiter, Richard A., Editor
Gale Research, Inc.
349.73 N

The editor summaries state laws about interesting legal topics. Some of the subjects included are lemon laws, capital punishment, drunk driving, gun control, corporal punishment in schools, right to work, abortion, right to die, marriage age requirements, and marital property. Laws for all fifty states and the District of Columbia are summarized. Information is presented in table form.

South Eastern Digest 1st and 2d.
West Group
348.7346 / 348.7346 S2

These two digest cover appellate decisions from the states of Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia. The digest begins with cases as early as 1729 and continues to the present. Short case summaries sketch each case and give its citation. A descriptive word index and a table of cases are provided.

A Uniform System of Citation 16th ed.
Harvard Law Review Association
340.023 U

Also known as the “Blue Book,” this standard authority for legal citation is divided into three parts: (1) general rules of legal citation; (2) technical rules of citation; and (3) tables listing reporters, codes, etc…by state and by country.

United States Code Annotated (USCA)
West Group
348.7323 U

This set contains the United States Code with its fifty titles and annotations. Special features include tables, a general index, a popular name index, the federal sentencing guidelines, and the federal rules (civil, criminal, evidence, and Supreme Court).

Want’s Federal-State Court Directory
Want Publishing Company
347.025 W

This publication contains the names, addresses, and phone numbers for most federal judges, clerks, and United States attorneys. Other features include federal administrative law judges, diagrams of state court systems, a guide to the federal court system, and a list of members of the Supreme Court since 1789.

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Comprehensive	Federal
NC Sites	Case Law Sites
Miscellaneous Sites

Comprehensive Legal Sites

findlaw.com

Findlaw has links to everything.

law.cornell.edu

washlaw.edu

vls.law.vill.edu/compass

kentlaw.edu/

law.indiana.edu/v-lib

lexisone.com

law.com

law.emory.edu

catalaw.com

Federal Law Sites

thomas.loc.gov

US Congressional information

firstgov.gov

Links to many federal resources

uscode.house.gov

United States Code

access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/index.html

Code of Federal Regulations

access.gpo.gov/su_docs

Links to many federal resources

North Carolina Sites

nccourts.org

NC Courts site with access to North Carolina appellate decisions

ncga.state.nc.us

North Carolina Statutes

law.unc.edu

UNC-Chapel Hill School of Law

Case Law Sites

supremecourtus.gov

US Supreme Court

findlaw.com

State and federal cases

ca4.uscourts.gov

Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals cases

law.emory.edu/FEDCTS/

Federal cases

Miscellaneous Sites

hmartindale.com

Martindale-Hubbell for finding attorneys

lawoffice.com

West’s Legal Directory for finding attorneys

courttv.com

Information on famous trials

abanet.org

American Bar Association

alllaw.com

Legal forms, etc.

divorcesource.com

freeadvice.com

lawlinks.com

lawsmart.com

lawyersweekly.com

legalbrief.com

nolo.com

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