Helton v. JP Stevens Company

As a general rule, judges of trial courts have inherent power in their discretion to order physical examinations of the character here involved. The ends of justice, and the particular facts of each case, dictate the manner in which the court shall exercise the power. Flythe v. Coach Co., 195 N.C. 777, 143 S.E. 865; 27 C.J.S., “Discovery,” Sections 37 and 38; 17 Am. Jur., “Discovery and Inspection,” Sec. 43. Under the facts as disclosed by the motion and the verified pleadings, the plaintiff’s first assignment of error is not sustained. 51 A.L.R. 183; 108 A.L.R. 142.

The plaintiff’s second…