Issue

Mootness—denial of habeas petition—review of lower appellate court decision—clarification required

Summary

The Supreme Court exercised its jurisdiction pursuant to the North Carolina Constitution to review the decision of the Court of Appeals regarding the denial of a habeas corpus petition because, although the case was moot, review was necessary to clarify the scope of the writ of habeas corpus and the public interest exception and to resolve conflicting statements of law between the lower appellate court's opinion and established law.

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