Legal Opinion

Poindexter v. Norfolk Southern Railway Co.

Supreme Court of North Carolina

Decided October 28, 1931PublishedCited by 11 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Pee Cubiam.

Tbe plaintiff on bis appeal to this Court has failed to overcome tbe presumption against error. Tbe testimony of bis witnesses falls short of tbe desired result on appeal, because of its indefiniteness and uncertainty as to tbe origin of tbe fire.

Tbe burden is on appellant to show error. It is not presumed. Jackson v. Bell, ante, 336; Bailey v. McKay, 198 N. C., 638, 152 S. E., 893.

Affirmed.

2Cases cited1 opinion

  1. Bailey Ex Rel. Bailey v. McKaySupreme Court of North Carolina · 1930

3Cited by11 opinions

  1. State v. . LeaSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1932
  2. Cole v. . R. R.Supreme Court of North Carolina · 1937
  3. State v. DavisSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1932
  4. State v. . GarnerSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1932
  5. Baker v. . ClaytonSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1932

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