Legal Opinion

York v. York

Supreme Court of North Carolina

Decided January 5, 1938PublishedCited by 33 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtOlakkson, J.

In tbis jurisdiction a wife bas tbe right to bring an action for actionable negligence against her husband. Roberts v. Roberts, 185 N. C., 566 (567); Shirley v. Ayers, 201 N. C., 51 (55); Jernigan v. Jernigan, 207 N. C., 831.

In Harper v. R. R., 211 N. C., 398 (402), citing many authorities, it is said: “It is well settled in tbis jurisdiction that negligence on tbe part of a driver of a car will not ordinarily be imputed to another occupant unless such other occupant is tbe owner of tbe car and bas some Lind of control over tbe driver. They must be engaged in a joint enterprise or joint…

2Cases cited23 opinions

  1. Harton v. . Telephone Co.Supreme Court of North Carolina · 1906
  2. White v. Carolina Realty Co.Supreme Court of North Carolina · 1921
  3. Rawls v. . LuptonSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1927
  4. Albritton v. . HillSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1925
  5. Shirley v. . AyersSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1931

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3Cited by33 opinions

  1. In Re Inquiry Concerning a Judge No. 53 PeoplesSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1978
  2. State v. PeeleSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1968
  3. State Automobile Mut. Ins. Co. of Columbus v. YorkCourt of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit · 1939
  4. Watters Ex Rel. Watters v. ParrishSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1960
  5. Bogen v. . BogenSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1942

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