Williams v. . Thompson

On a motion to strike tbe test of relevancy of a pleading is tbe right of tbe pleader to offer in evidence at tbe trial tbe facts relied upon to sustain tbe plea which, if established, will constitute a cause of action or a defense. And so, if tbe ultimate fact pleaded in a reply is not inconsistent with tbe cause of action alleged in the complaint and constitutes a defense, in whole or in part, to a plea for affirmative relief set up in tbe answer, it should not be stricken. Patterson v. R. R., 214 N. C., 38, 198 S. E., 364; Trust Co. v. Dunlop, 214 N. C., 196, 198 S. E., 645; Pemberton v.…