F. E. Lykes & Co. v. Grove

Stacy, O. J".,

after stating the case: Can a plaintiff unite in the same complaint an action for the rescission of a contract and one for its breach? The decisions are to the effect that he may not, as this would be to deny and affirm the contract at the same time — “to blow hot and cold in the same breath.” The rights are opposed and the remedies are inconsistent. Machine Co. v. Owings, 140 N. C., 503, 53 S. E., 345; Davis v. Lumber Co., 132 N. C., 233, 43 S. E., 650; Fleming v. Congleton, 111 N. C., 186, 98 S. E., 449; Pritchard v. Williams, 175 N. C., 319, 95 S. E., 570; Power Co. v.…