Kemp v. . Funderburk
Supreme Court of North Carolina
1Opinion of the CourtDeNNY, J.
Does the complaint state, a cause of action bottomed on false and fraudulent representations, and, if so, should the attorney-referred to therein be made a party defendant?
In an action to reform an instrument based on false and fraudulent representation, the complaint must allege (1) that the representation was false; (2) that the person making the statement, or the person or persons responsible for it, knew it to be untrue or had a reckless disregard as to its truth or falsity; (3) the statement was intended to mislead the plaintiff and induce him to act upon it; and (4) that the plaintiff…
2Cases cited11 opinions
- Phillips Walsh v. . Rufus D. HallSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1872
- Griffin v. Lumber Co.Supreme Court of North Carolina · 1906
- Ward v. . HealthSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1943
- Ward v. HeathSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1943
- Mallard v. . Housing AuthoritySupreme Court of North Carolina · 1942
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- Bryant v. Little River Ice Co. of Zebulon, Inc.Supreme Court of North Carolina · 1951
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