First-Citizens Bank & Trust Co. v. Barnes
Supreme Court of North Carolina
1Opinion of the Court
PeR Cueiam.
This Court, after reading the record and briefs, is unable to reach the conclusion that the parties are in disagreement as to the proper interpretation of the will or that there is genuine controversy as to how the trustee should perform its duties. If, in fact, controversy does exist, the questions have not been formulated in such manner as to disclose the need for decision, nor has evidence been adduced which will assist in finding the correct answers.
Where a trustee is in need of guidance in solving a problem presently confronting it, arising because of conflicting…
2Cases cited8 opinions
- Lide v. MearsSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1949
- Poore v. . PooreSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1931
- Wright v. . McGeeSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1934
- Boswell v. BoswellSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1955
- Branch Banking & Trust Co. v. WhitfieldSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1953
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