Beaver v. Lefler

Plaintiff contends that because he was helping defendants carry meat into their house his status was that of an invitee and not a licensee at the time of the accident in defendants’ home. The au thorities, however, support the view that he was a bare licensee. Murrell v. Handley, 245 N.C. 559, 96 S.E. 2d 717, and cases therein cited; Jenkins v. Brothers, 3 N.C. App. 303, 164 S.E. 2d 504.

“Minor services performed by a guest for the host during the course of a visit will not change the status of the guest from a licensee to an invitee.” Murrell v. Handley, supra.

Plaintiff and male defendant…