Legal Opinion

Leavister v. Jesse French & Son Piano Co.

Supreme Court of North Carolina

Decided March 21, 1923PublishedCited by 16 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtClark, C. J.

Upon tbe evidence tbe motion for nonsuit was properly refused. Tbe defendant contended tbat tbe plaintiff was a mere licensee. Tbe plaintiff contended tbat be was an invitee, and tbe jury so found.

Upon the defendant’s own evidence, the store was open, lighted, doing business, and the appellee on coming in made known tbat be was there as an intending purchaser, and was so received. the issue as to whether the plaintiff was an invitee or a licensee was properly submitted to the jury. 20 R. C. L., p. 68, sec. 58. ¥e have examined with care the exceptions to the charge and to the evidence, and…

2Cases cited3 opinions

  1. Monroe v. Atlantic Coast Line RailroadSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1909
  2. Ellington v. . RicksSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1920
  3. Carter v. . R. R.Supreme Court of North Carolina · 1914

3Cited by16 opinions

  1. Brigman v. . Construction Co.Supreme Court of North Carolina · 1926
  2. Bowden v. S. H. Kress & Co.Supreme Court of North Carolina · 1930
  3. Brigman v. Fiske-Carter Construction Co.Supreme Court of North Carolina · 1926
  4. Walker v. County of RandolphSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1960
  5. Anderson v. Reidsville Amusement Co.Supreme Court of North Carolina · 1938

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