Brantley v. Dunstan

GRAHAM, Judge.

The only question presented is whether the complaint is sufficient to withstand defendants’ motions to dismiss, made pursuant to G.S. 1A-1, Rule 12(b) (6). We hold that it is and reverse the judgment dismissing the action.

Allegations in the complaint, when construed liberally, are sufficient to show the following: Defendants, practicing attorneys, were retained by plaintiff to represent him in connection with a claim for personal injuries and property damage arising from an automobile accident with Lester Sawyer on 26 November 1962. Defendants falsely represented to plaintiff on…