Legal Opinion
McCoy v. Peach
Court of Appeals of North Carolina
Decided February 20, 1979No. 7825DC252PublishedCited by 1 opinion
1Opinion of the Court
MORRIS, Chief Judge.
It is fundamental that in ruling on a motion to dismiss, the motion should be denied unless the complaint, construed liberally in favor of the plaintiff, fails to state a cause of action. Plaintiff relies on the doctrine of betterments to support her cause of action. The complaint alleges inter alia:
*8“(8) Plaintiff in good faith without inexcusable negligence constructed her dwelling house and improvements, including driveway, partially on the land of defendant, who was unaware of this mistake in location and therefore failed to make objection.(9) Defendant should not be…
2Cases cited9 opinions
- Beacon Homes, Inc. v. HoltSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1966
- Redevelopment Commission of Greensboro v. HaginsSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1962
- Wood v. Tinsley.Supreme Court of North Carolina · 1905
- Rhyne v. . SheppardSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1944
- Board of Com'rs of Roxboro v. BumpassSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1953
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3Cited by1 opinion
- Hall v. MabeCourt of Appeals of North Carolina · 1985