Priddy v. KERNERSVILLE LUMBER COMPANY

When a jury trial is waived, findings of fact by the trial judge are conclusive on appeal if there is any competent evidence to support them. Insurance Co. v. Lambeth, 250 N.C. 1, 108 S.E. 2d 36. Was there any evidence to support the court’s finding that the defendant furnished materials to Davis until April 24, 1961, and that each contested item purchased between November 2, 1959 and April 24,1961 was a bona fide purchase? The answer must be NO. Here the query does not seek to ascertain whether defendant actually sold Davis the questioned items; the question relates to the purpose of the…