Legal Opinion

In re Whatley

Court of Appeals of North Carolina

Decided December 18, 2012No. COA12-716PublishedCited by 23 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

THIGPEN, Judge.

Posha Whatley (“Respondent”) appeals from the trial court’s involuntary commitment order, contending, inter alia, that the findings of fact in the order were insufficient to support her commitment. For the following reasons, we agree with Respondent’s contention, and we reverse and remand the matter to the trial court for further proceedings consistent with this opinion.

I. Factual & Procedural Background

On 5 January 2012, Respondent was involuntarily committed to a mental health facility (“Presbyterian Hospital”) pursuant to an affidavit and petition for involuntary commitment…

2Cases cited6 opinions

  1. Matter of CollinsCourt of Appeals of North Carolina · 1980
  2. In Re WebberCourt of Appeals of North Carolina · 2009
  3. In Re BookerCourt of Appeals of North Carolina · 2008
  4. In Re ZollicofferCourt of Appeals of North Carolina · 2004
  5. Matter of MonroeCourt of Appeals of North Carolina · 1980

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3Cited by23 opinions

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