Watson v. White

VAUGHN, Judge.

Plaintiff presents five assignments of error. His first argument is that the trial court erred in failing to submit to the jury the issue of last clear chance.

In charging the jury in any civil action, the judge shall “declare and explain the law arising on the evidence given in the case.” G.S. 1A-1, Rule 51. If a party contends that certain acts or omissions constitute a claim for relief or a defense against the other party, the trial court must submit the issue if there is evidence which, when viewed in the light most favorable to the proponent, will support a reasonable…