In re A.J., J.C., J.C.

Summary

The Supreme Court of North Carolina held that the Court of Appeals correctly determined that the trial court's remaining findings did not support the neglect and dependency adjudications after disregarding findings based on inadmissible hearsay. However, because the record contained clear, cogent, and convincing evidence that could support additional findings, the Court of Appeals erred by ordering dismissal rather than vacating the trial court's order and remanding for further proceedings. The trial court may enter a new order on the existing record or conduct additional proceedings as necessary.