Newbern v. . Gordon

The verdict is not determinative of the controversy. It is inconclusive and therefore insufficient to support the judgment. Bank v. Broom Co., 188 N. C., 508, 125 S. E., 12.

In an action involving disputed questions, the verdict should establish facts sufficient to enable the court to proceed to judgment. Chapman-Hunt Co. v. Board of Education, 198 N. C., 111, 150 S. E., 113. Here, there is no finding by the jury that usury was exacted, or, if so, that it was done knowingly. C. S., 2306.

Nor is the verdict capable of interpretation, so as to support the judgment quod recuperet, by proper…