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MA Gen L ch 8 § 8-802 (2021)
2021 Massachusetts General Laws|Part II - Real and Personal Property and Domestic Relations|Title III - Domestic Relations|Chapter 209d - Uniform Interstate Family Support Act|Article 8 - Interstate Rendition.|Section 8-802 - Conditions of Rendition

Section 8–802. Conditions of rendition.  (a) Before making a demand that the governor of another state surrender an individual charged criminally in the commonwealth with having failed to provide for the support of an obligee, the governor of the commonwealth may require a prosecutor of the commonwealth to demonstrate that at least 60 days previously the obligee had initiated proceedings for support pursuant to this chapter or that the proceeding would be of no avail.  (b) If, under this chapter or a law substantially similar to this chapter, the governor of another state makes a demand that the governor of the commonwealth surrender an individual charged criminally in that state with having failed to provide for the support of a child or other individual to whom a duty of support is owed, the governor may require a prosecutor to investigate the demand and report whether a proceeding for support has been initiated or would be effective. If it appears that a proceeding would be effective but has not been initiated, the governor may delay honoring the demand for a reasonable time to permit the initiation of a proceeding.  (c) If a proceeding for support has been initiated and the individual whose rendition is demanded prevails, the governor may decline to honor the demand. If the petitioner prevails and the individual whose rendition is demanded is subject to a support order, the governor may decline to honor the demand if the individual is complying with the support order.
MA Gen L ch 9 § 9-901 (2021)
2021 Massachusetts General Laws|Part II - Real and Personal Property and Domestic Relations|Title III - Domestic Relations|Chapter 209d - Uniform Interstate Family Support Act|Article 9 - Miscellaneous Provisions.|Section 9-901 - Uniformity of Application and Construction

Section 9–901. Uniformity of application and construction. In applying and construing this uniform act, consideration must be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to its subject matter among states that enact it.
NC Gen Stat § 1D-1 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 1D - Punitive Damages|§ 1D-1 - Purpose of punitive damages.

 1D-1. Purpose of punitive damages.Punitive damages may be awarded, in an appropriate case and subject to the provisions of this Chapter, to punish a defendant for egregiously wrongful acts and to deter the defendant and others from committing similar wrongful acts. (1995, c. 514, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 1D-5 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 1D - Punitive Damages|§ 1D-5 - Definitions.

 1D-5. Definitions.As used in this Chapter:(1) "Claimant" means a party, including a plaintiff, counterclaimant, cross-claimant, or third-party plaintiff, seeking recovery of punitive damages. In a claim for relief in which a party seeks recovery of punitive damages related to injury to another person, damage to the property of another person, death of another person, or other harm to another person, "claimant" includes any party seeking recovery of punitive damages.(2) "Compensatory damages" includes nominal damages.(3) "Defendant" means a party, including a counterdefendant, cross-defendant, or third-party defendant, from whom a claimant seeks relief with respect to punitive damages.(4) "Fraud" does not include constructive fraud unless an element of intent is present.(5) "Malice" means a sense of personal ill will toward the claimant that activated or incited the defendant to perform the act or undertake the conduct that resulted in harm to the claimant.(6) "Punitive damages" means extracompensatory damages awarded for the purposes set forth in G.S. 1D-1.(7) "Willful or wanton conduct" means the conscious and intentional disregard of and indifference to the rights and safety of others, which the defendant knows or should know is reasonably likely to result in injury, damage, or other harm. "Willful or wanton conduct" means more than gross negligence. (1995, c. 514, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 1D-10 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 1D - Punitive Damages|§ 1D-10 - Scope of the Chapter.

 1D-10. Scope of the Chapter.This Chapter applies to every claim for punitive damages, regardless of whether the claim for relief is based on a statutory or a common-law right of action or based in equity. In an action subject to this Chapter, in whole or in part, the provisions of this Chapter prevail over any other law to the contrary. (1995, c. 514, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 1D-15 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 1D - Punitive Damages|§ 1D-15 - Standards for recovery of punitive damages.

 1D-15. Standards for recovery of punitive damages.(a) Punitive damages may be awarded only if the claimant proves that the defendant is liable for compensatory damages and that one of the following aggravating factors was present and was related to the injury for which compensatory damages were awarded:(1) Fraud.(2) Malice.(3) Willful or wanton conduct.(b) The claimant must prove the existence of an aggravating factor by clear and convincing evidence.(c) Punitive damages shall not be awarded against a person solely on the basis of vicarious liability for the acts or omissions of another. Punitive damages may be awarded against a person only if that person participated in the conduct constituting the aggravating factor giving rise to the punitive damages, or if, in the case of a corporation, the officers, directors, or managers of the corporation participated in or condoned the conduct constituting the aggravating factor giving rise to punitive damages.(d) Punitive damages shall not be awarded against a person solely for breach of contract. (1995, c. 514, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 1D-20 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 1D - Punitive Damages|§ 1D-20 - Election of extracompensatory remedies.

 1D-20. Election of extracompensatory remedies.A claimant must elect, prior to judgment, between punitive damages and any other remedy pursuant to another statute that provides for multiple damages. (1995, c. 514, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 1D-25 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 1D - Punitive Damages|§ 1D-25 - Limitation of amount of recovery.

 1D-25. Limitation of amount of recovery.(a) In all actions seeking an award of punitive damages, the trier of fact shall determine the amount of punitive damages separately from the amount of compensation for all other damages.(b) Punitive damages awarded against a defendant shall not exceed three times the amount of compensatory damages or two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000), whichever is greater. If a trier of fact returns a verdict for punitive damages in excess of the maximum amount specified under this subsection, the trial court shall reduce the award and enter judgment for punitive damages in the maximum amount.(c) The provisions of subsection (b) of this section shall not be made known to the trier of fact through any means, including voir dire, the introduction into evidence, argument, or instructions to the jury. (1995, c. 514, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 1D-26 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 1D - Punitive Damages|§ 1D-26 - Driving while impaired; exemption from cap.

 1D-26. Driving while impaired; exemption from cap.G.S. 1D-25(b) shall not apply to a claim for punitive damages for injury or harm arising from a defendant's operation of a motor vehicle if the actions of the defendant in operating the motor vehicle would give rise to an offense of driving while impaired under G.S. 20-138.1, 20-138.2, or 20-138.5. (1995, c. 514, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 1D-30 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 1D - Punitive Damages|§ 1D-30 - Bifurcated trial.

 1D-30. Bifurcated trial.Upon the motion of a defendant, the issues of liability for compensatory damages and the amount of compensatory damages, if any, shall be tried separately from the issues of liability for punitive damages and the amount of punitive damages, if any. Evidence relating solely to punitive damages shall not be admissible until the trier of fact has determined that the defendant is liable for compensatory damages and has determined the amount of compensatory damages. The same trier of fact that tried the issues relating to compensatory damages shall try the issues relating to punitive damages. (1995, c. 514, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 1D-35 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 1D - Punitive Damages|§ 1D-35 - Punitive damages awards.

 1D-35. Punitive damages awards.In determining the amount of punitive damages, if any, to be awarded, the trier of fact:(1) Shall consider the purposes of punitive damages set forth in G.S. 1D-1; and(2) May consider only that evidence that relates to the following:a. The reprehensibility of the defendant's motives and conduct.b. The likelihood, at the relevant time, of serious harm.c. The degree of the defendant's awareness of the probable consequences of its conduct.d. The duration of the defendant's conduct.e. The actual damages suffered by the claimant.f. Any concealment by the defendant of the facts or consequences of its conduct.g. The existence and frequency of any similar past conduct by the defendant.h. Whether the defendant profited from the conduct.i. The defendant's ability to pay punitive damages, as evidenced by its revenues or net worth. (1995, c. 514, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 1D-40 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 1D - Punitive Damages|§ 1D-40 - Jury instructions.

 1D-40. Jury instructions.In a jury trial, the court shall instruct the jury with regard to subdivisions (1) and (2) of G.S. 1D-35. (1995, c. 514, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 1D-45 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 1D - Punitive Damages|§ 1D-45 - Frivolous or malicious actions; attorneys' fees.

 1D-45. Frivolous or malicious actions; attorneys' fees.The court shall award reasonable attorneys' fees, resulting from the defense against the punitive damages claim, against a claimant who files a claim for punitive damages that the claimant knows or should have known to be frivolous or malicious. The court shall award reasonable attorney fees against a defendant who asserts a defense in a punitive damages claim that the defendant knows or should have known to be frivolous or malicious. (1995, c. 514, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 1D-50 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 1D - Punitive Damages|§ 1D-50 - Judicial review of award.

 1D-50. Judicial review of award.When reviewing the evidence regarding a finding by the trier of fact concerning liability for punitive damages in accordance with G.S. 1D-15(a), or regarding the amount of punitive damages awarded, the trial court shall state in a written opinion its reasons for upholding or disturbing the finding or award. In doing so, the court shall address with specificity the evidence, or lack thereof, as it bears on the liability for or the amount of punitive damages, in light of the requirements of this Chapter. (1995, c. 514, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 1F-1 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 1F - North Carolina Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act|§ 1F-1 - Short title.

 1F-1. Short title.This Chapter may be cited as the "North Carolina Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act."  (2011-247, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 1F-2 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 1F - North Carolina Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act|§ 1F-2 - Definitions.

 1F-2. Definitions.The following definitions apply in this Chapter:(1) Foreign jurisdiction. - A state other than North Carolina.(2) Foreign subpoena. - A subpoena issued under authority of a court of record of a foreign jurisdiction.(3) Person. - An individual, corporation, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, limited liability company, association, joint venture, public corporation, government, or governmental subdivision, agency, or instrumentality, or any other legal or commercial entity.(4) State. - A state of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, a federally recognized Indian tribe, or any territory or insular possession subject to the jurisdiction of the United States.(5) Subpoena. - A document, however denominated, issued under authority of a court of record requiring a person to:a. Attend and give testimony at a deposition, either oral or upon written questions;b. Produce and permit inspection and copying of designated books, documents, records, electronically stored information, or tangible things in the possession, custody, or control of the person; orc. Permit inspection of premises under the control of the person. (2011-247, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 1F-3 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 1F - North Carolina Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act|§ 1F-3 - Issuance of subpoena.

 1F-3. Issuance of subpoena.(a) To request issuance of a subpoena under this section, a party must submit a foreign subpoena to a clerk of court in the county in which discovery is sought to be conducted in this State. A request for the issuance of a subpoena under this act does not constitute an appearance in the courts of this State.(b) When a party submits a foreign subpoena to a clerk of court in this State, the clerk, in accordance with that court's procedure, shall promptly open an appropriate court file, assign a file number, collect the applicable filing fee pursuant to G.S. 7A-305(a)(2), and issue a subpoena for service upon the person to which the foreign subpoena is directed.(c) A subpoena under subsection (b) of this section must:(1) Incorporate the terms used in the foreign subpoena; and(2) Contain or be accompanied by the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all counsel of record in the proceeding to which the subpoena relates and of any party not represented by counsel.  (2011-247, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 1F-4 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 1F - North Carolina Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act|§ 1F-4 - Service of subpoena.

 1F-4. Service of subpoena.A subpoena issued by a clerk of court in North Carolina under G.S. 1F-3 must be served in compliance with G.S. 1A-1, Rule 45(b) of the North Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure. (2011-247, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 1F-5 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 1F - North Carolina Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act|§ 1F-5 - Deposition; production; inspection.

 1F-5. Deposition; production; inspection.Rules 26, 28, 30, 31, 34, and 45 of G.S. 1A-1, the North Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure, apply to subpoenas issued under G.S. 1F-3.  (2011-247, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 1F-6 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 1F - North Carolina Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act|§ 1F-6 - Application to court.

 1F-6. Application to court.An application to the court for a protective order or to enforce, quash, or modify a subpoena issued by a clerk of court under G.S. 1F-3 must comply with the rules or statutes of this State and be submitted to the court in the county in which discovery is to be conducted. Where a dispute exists between the parties to the action, the party opposing the discovery shall apply for appropriate relief to the court in which the action is pending and not to the court in the state in which the discovery is sought.  (2011-247, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 1F-7 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 1F - North Carolina Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act|§ 1F-7 - Uniformity of application and construction.

 1F-7. Uniformity of application and construction.In applying and construing this Chapter, consideration shall be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to its subject matter among states that have enacted the Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act.  (2011-247, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 1G-1 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 1G - North Carolina Choice of Law and Forum in Business Contracts Act|§ 1G-1 - Short title.

 1G-1. Short title.This Chapter may be cited as the North Carolina Choice of Law and Forum in Business Contracts Act.  (2017-123, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 1G-2 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 1G - North Carolina Choice of Law and Forum in Business Contracts Act|§ 1G-2 - Definitions.

 1G-2. Definitions.The following definitions apply in this Chapter:(1) Business contract. - A contract or undertaking, contingent or otherwise, entered into primarily for business or commercial purposes. The term does not include a consumer contract or an employment contract.(2) Consumer contract. - A contract or undertaking, contingent or otherwise, entered into by an individual primarily for the individual's personal, family, or household purposes.(3) Employment contract. - A contract or undertaking, contingent or otherwise, between an individual and another party to provide labor or personal services by that individual to the other party, whether the relationship is in the nature of employer-employee or principal-independent contractor.  (2017-123, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 1G-3 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 1G - North Carolina Choice of Law and Forum in Business Contracts Act|§ 1G-3 - Choice of North Carolina law in business contracts.

 1G-3. Choice of North Carolina law in business contracts.(a) Choice of Law. - The parties to a business contract may agree in the business contract that North Carolina law shall govern their rights and duties in whole or in part, whether or not any of the following statements are true:(1) The parties, the business contract, or the transaction that is the subject of the business contract bear a reasonable relation to this State.(2) A provision of the business contract is contrary to the fundamental policy of the jurisdiction whose law would apply in the absence of the parties' choice of North Carolina law.(b) Controlling Law. - To the extent this section conflicts with G.S. 25-1-301(c), G.S. 25-1-301(c) controls.  (2017-123, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 1G-4 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 1G - North Carolina Choice of Law and Forum in Business Contracts Act|§ 1G-4 - Choice of North Carolina forum in business contracts.

 1G-4. Choice of North Carolina forum in business contracts.(a) Choice of Forum. - Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a party to a business contract may bring an action in the courts of this State for a dispute arising from the business contract if the business contract contains both of the following provisions:(1) A provision where the parties agree that North Carolina law shall govern their rights and duties in whole or in part, pursuant to G.S. 1G-3.(2) A provision where the parties agree to litigate a dispute arising from the business contract in the courts of this State.(b) Personal Jurisdiction and Forum Non Conveniens. - A party that enters into a business contract that satisfies the requirements of subsection (a) of this section consents to the personal jurisdiction of the courts of this State in an action for a dispute arising from the business contract. A court shall not stay or dismiss the action pursuant to G.S. 1-75.12 or the doctrine of forum non conveniens.(c) Choice of Venue. - Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the parties to a business contract that satisfies the requirements of subsection (a) of this section may designate in the business contract one or more counties in this State as the proper venue for a dispute arising from the business contract. If the parties do not designate a county in the business contract, a party may bring an action for a dispute arising from the business contract in any county in this State.(d) Change of Venue. - In an action that is brought in a county in this State permitted by subsection (c) of this section, a court may change the place of trial to another county in this State pursuant to G.S. 1-83(2), 1-83(3), or 1-84 only. Nothing in this subsection allows a court to change the place of trial to another state.  (2017-123, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 1G-5 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 1G - North Carolina Choice of Law and Forum in Business Contracts Act|§ 1G-5 - Effect of provisions.

 1G-5. Effect of provisions.Nothing in this Chapter does any of the following:(1) Validates, invalidates, or otherwise affects the enforcement of a choice of law provision or a choice of forum provision in a contract that is not a business contract.(2) Confers subject matter jurisdiction upon a court that would otherwise lack subject matter jurisdiction.(3) Affects the designation of an action as a mandatory complex business case pursuant to G.S. 7A-45.4.  (2017-123, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 4-1 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 4 - Common Law|§ 4-1 - Common law declared to be in force.

 4-1. Common law declared to be in force.All such parts of the common law as were heretofore in force and use within this State, or so much of the common law as is not destructive of, or repugnant to, or inconsistent with, the freedom and independence of this State and the form of government therein established, and which has not been otherwise provided for in whole or in part, not abrogated, repealed, or become obsolete, are hereby declared to be in full force within this State. (1715, c. 5, ss. 2, 3, P.R.; 1778, c. 133, P.R.; R.C., c. 22; Code, s. 641; Rev., s. 932; C.S., s. 970.)
NC Gen Stat § 8A-1 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 8A - Interpreters for Deaf Persons|§ 8A-1 - Recodified as §§ 8B-1 to 8B-9.

 8A-1. Recodified as 8B-1 to 8B-9.
NC Gen Stat § 8B-1 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 8B - Interpreters for Deaf Persons|§ 8B-1 - Definitions; right to interpreter; determination of competence.

 8B-1. Definitions; right to interpreter; determination of competence.As used in this Chapter:(1) "Appointing authority" means the presiding judge or clerk of superior court in a judicial proceeding, or a hearing officer, examiner, commissioner, chairman, presiding officer or similar official in a legislative or administrative proceeding.(2) "Deaf person" means a person whose hearing impairment is so significant that the individual is impaired in processing linguistic information through hearing, with or without amplification.(3) "Qualified interpreter" means an interpreter licensed under Chapter 90D of the General Statutes. If the appointing authority finds that a licensed interpreter is not available, an unlicensed interpreter may be called and used as a qualified interpreter if the interpreter's actual qualifications have otherwise been determined to be adequate for the present need. In no event will an interpreter be considered qualified if the interpreter is unable to communicate effectively with and simultaneously and accurately interpret for the deaf person.A deaf person who does not utilize sign language may request an aural/oral interpreter. Before this interpreter is appointed, the appointing authority shall satisfy itself that the aural/oral interpreter is competent to interpret the proceedings to the deaf person and to present the testimony, statements, and any other information tendered by the deaf person. (1981, c. 937, s. 1; 1997-443, s. 11A.118(a); 2002-182, s. 2; 2003-56, s. 3.)