Harrington v. Collins

MARTIN (Harry C.), Judge.

Plaintiff argues that the trial court committed error in dismissing the action at the conclusion of plaintiffs evidence. In considering the motion for directed verdict, plaintiff’s evidence must be taken as true and treated in the light most favorable to him. A directed verdict may be granted only if the evidence is insufficient to justify a verdict for plaintiff as a matter of law. Dickinson v. Pake, 284 N.C. 576, 201 S.E. 2d 897 (1973). A directed verdict on the basis of contributory negligence may be granted only when the evidence, taken in the light most favorable…