Hilker v. Knox

BRITT, Judge.

We hold that the court did not err in rendering summary judgment in favor of defendant. In our opinion, neither in her affidavit nor in her deposition did plaintiff show actionable negligence on the part of defendant that would support a verdict on the issue of negligence.

Plaintiff concedes that on the occasion in question, she was a licensee. This concession, that an invited guest in the home of the owner is a licensee and not an invitee, is fully supported by the authorities. Cobb v. Clark, 265 N.C. 194, 143 S.E. 2d 103 (1965); Murrell v. Handley, 245 N.C. 559, 96 S.E. 2d 717…