Lawrence v. Yadkin River Power Co.

Tbe first assignment o£ error, discussed, in tbe brief for defendant, is tbe refusal of tbe court to allow tbe motion for judgment as of nonsuit, made at tbe close of tbe evidence offered by plaintiff, ánd renewed at tbe close of all tbe evidence; C. S., 567. Tbis assignment of error presents to tbis Court tbe contentions upon wbicb defendant chiefly relies upon its appeal from tbe judgment of tbe Superior Court. Defendant contends that there was no evidence sufficient to show that tbe origin of tbe fire was as alleged in tbe complaint; that if tbe fire began as alleged, there is no evidence…