Maness v. Bullins

BROCK, Chief Judge.

These cases have been tried before a jury three times. After the first trial, upon appeal by the plaintiffs, this Court ordered a new trial. Maness v. Bullins, 11 N.C. App. 567, 181 S.E. 2d 750 (1971). After the second trial, upon appeal by the plaintiffs, this Court ordered a new trial. Maness v. Bullins, 15 N.C. App. 473, 190 S.E. 2d 233 (1972). After the third trial, upon appeal by the defendants, it becomes necessary again to order a new trial. We indulge in the hope that the fourth trial will terminate this litigation and let the courts move on to less time worn…