Cauble v. . Trexler

The evidence shown in the record on this appeal, considered in the light most favorable to plaintiff and under applicable principles of law, is sufficient, in our opinion, to take the case to the jury. Hence, appellant’s exception to the judgment from which this appeal comes to this Court is well founded, and is sustained.

It is a general rule of law that agreements against public policy are illegal and void. Burbage v. Windley, 108 N. C., 357, 12 S. E., 839, 12 L. R. A., 409; Phosphate Co. v. Johnson, 188 N. C., 419, 124 S. E., 859.

Agreements are against public policy when they tend clearly,…