Discovery & Related Sanctions
As amended through June 18, 2024
"'A trial court's order regarding matters of discovery are generally reviewed under an abuse of discretion standard.' State v. Hall, 187 N.C. App. 308, 324, 653 S.E.2d 200, 211 (2007) (quoting Morin v. Sharp, 144 N.C. App. 369, 374, 549 S.E.2d 871, 874 (2001)), appeal dismissed and disc. review denied, 362 N.C. 366, 663 S.E.2d 431 (2008).
"The sanction for failure to make discovery when required is within the sound discretion of the trial court and will not be disturbed absent a showing of abuse of discretion. State v. Herring, 322 N.C. 733, 747-48, 370 S.E.2d 363, 372 (1988).