Legal Opinion

Gurganus v. McLawhorn

Supreme Court of North Carolina

Decided November 24, 1937PublishedCited by 17 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtClabkson, J.

The material questions involved on this appeal are set forth by R. H. McLawhorn, executor, as follows:

First. “Was the court in error in overruling defendant executor’s motion to dismiss, for that: (a) The cross action does not state a cause of action; (b) there was a misjoinder of action; (c) the purported cross action was improperly brought; (d) under the will, the defendants represented in the cross action are estopped from setting up said cross action ?”

*407"We think all these questions must be answered against the contentions of the executor, R. H. McLawhorn. The executor, R. H. McLaw-horn,…

2Cases cited28 opinions

  1. Abbitt v. . GregorySupreme Court of North Carolina · 1931
  2. Keystone Driller Co. v. WorthSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1895
  3. Thigpen v. Farmers Banking & Trust Co.Supreme Court of North Carolina · 1932
  4. Fisher v. . Trust Co.Supreme Court of North Carolina · 1905
  5. Anderson v. . McRaeSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1937

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3Cited by17 opinions

  1. Fox v. Cramerton Mills, Inc.Supreme Court of North Carolina · 1945
  2. Morehead v. HarrisSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1964
  3. Wachovia Bank and Trust Company v. JohnstonSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1967
  4. Worsley v. S. &. W. Rendering Co.Supreme Court of North Carolina · 1954
  5. Brown v. E. H. Clement Co.Supreme Court of North Carolina · 1940

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