Legal Opinion

Campbell v. Peoples Savings Bank & Trust Co.

Supreme Court of North Carolina

Decided January 4, 1939PublishedCited by 2 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtBarNhill, J.

It is well established in this jurisdiction that the competency and admissibility of the evidence is for the court to determine, and that the weight of the testimony and the credibility of the witnesses is for the jury. When the facts are admitted judgment may be rendered thereon by the court without the intervention of a jury. When, however, the credibility of the witnesses and the weight and sufficiency of the evidence is challenged by denial or by conflicting testimony the cause must be submitted to a jury. If the defendant denies the right of the plaintiffs to recover, the evidence must…

2Cases cited4 opinions

  1. First National Bank of Thomasville v. StoneSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1938
  2. Brinson v. . MorrisSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1926
  3. Rountree v. . SawyerSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1833
  4. Woodland & Co. v. Southgate Packing Co.Supreme Court of North Carolina · 1923

3Cited by2 opinions

  1. Brinkley v. Nationwide Mutual Insurance CompanySupreme Court of North Carolina · 1967
  2. Watson v. American National Fire InsuranceCourt of Appeals of North Carolina · 1992

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