Snow v. Duke Power Co.

HUSKINS, Justice.

The sole question presented on this appeal is whether the evidence is sufficient to repel defendant’s motion for directed verdict and carry the case to the jury. We hold that it is.

Defendant’s motion at the close of all the evidence for directed verdict under Rule 50(a), Rules of Civil Procedure, presents the question whether the evidence, viewed in the light most favorable to plaintiff, will justify a verdict in his favor. Rayfield v. Clark, 283 N.C. 362, 196 S.E. 2d 197 (1973). In passing upon such motion, “the evidence in favor of the non-movant must be deemed true, all…