Defamation Per Se Cases in North Carolina Supreme Court

Browse 4 defamation per se cases decided by North Carolina Supreme Court. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.

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Defendant Win
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Mixed
1
Plaintiff Win

Defamation Per Se Opinions from North Carolina Supreme Court (4)

Long v. Fowler

NC Court Rules on Defamation Claims and First Amendment Protections

North Carolina Supreme Court · 2025-10-17 · Mixed · Impact: 45/100

Long v. Fowler, decided by North Carolina Supreme Court on October 17, 2025, resulted in a mixed outcome. The plaintiff, Long, sued the defendant, Fowler, for defamation after Fowler posted allegedly ...

Cutter v. Vojnovic

Restrictive covenant deemed unenforceable due to overbreadth

North Carolina Supreme Court · 2025-08-22 · Plaintiff Win · Impact: 60/100

Cutter v. Vojnovic, decided by North Carolina Supreme Court on August 22, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. This case concerns a dispute over a restrictive covenant in an employment agreement...

Moseley v. Hendricks

Court finds statements not defamatory and protected by privilege

North Carolina Supreme Court · 2025-08-22 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100

Moseley v. Hendricks, decided by North Carolina Supreme Court on August 22, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Moseley, sued the defendant, Hendricks, for defamation, alleging t...

Hwang v. Cairns

Statements on business not defamation if opinion or substantially true

North Carolina Supreme Court · 2025-05-23 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100

Hwang v. Cairns, decided by North Carolina Supreme Court on May 23, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Hwang, sued the defendant, Cairns, for defamation after Cairns posted alle...

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Q: How many defamation per se cases has North Carolina Supreme Court decided?

CaseLawBrief currently tracks 4 defamation per se cases from North Carolina Supreme Court. This number is updated as new opinions are published.

Q: What types of outcomes occur in defamation per se cases at North Carolina Supreme Court?

Outcome breakdown: Mixed: 1, Plaintiff Win: 1, Defendant Win: 2.

Q: Where can I find plain English summaries of defamation per se rulings from North Carolina Supreme Court?

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