Taylor v. Scott

The appeals present for determination the correctness of the rulings allowing the several motions to nonsuit.

When a party’s claim of title is denied, he has the burden of proof. Chisholm v. Hall, ante 374; Jones v. Turlington, 243 N.C. 681, 92 S.E. 2d 75; Locklear v. Oxendine, 233 N.C. 710, 65 S.E. 2d 673; Mobley v. Griffin, 104 N.C. 112, where the methods of showing title are summarized. Here plaintiffs did not attempt to show a record title tracing to the soverign nor did they attempt to show title by possession. To support their claim of title, they assert they and defendants claim under a…