Nichols v. . Bradshaw

The evidence presented an issue of fact. The plaintiff offered evidence tending to show that the defendant shot him intentionally. The defendant offered evidence tending to show that the shooting was accidental. The verdict of the jury therefore determines the merit of the controversy. The principles of law governing the cause of action are thoroughly settled. S. v. DeHerrodora, 192 N. C., 749, 136 S. E., 6; Holloway v. Moser, 193 N. C., 185, 136 S. E., 375.

One of the parties who was engaged with the plaintiff in operating the distillery, was a witness for the plaintiff. This witness…