Legal Opinion

Schwingle v. . Kellenberger

Supreme Court of North Carolina

Decided May 22, 1940PublishedCited by 5 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtClarkson, J.

At the close of plaintiff’s evidence the defendants made a motion for judgment as in case of nonsuit. C. S., 567. The court below overruled this motion. At the conclusion of all the evidence the defendants renewed their motion, which the court below sustained. In this we can see no error.

Speaking to the subject of the duty imposed upon owners to invitees, in Sams v. Hotel Raleigh, 205 N. C., 758 (760), it is written: “In order to establish a breach of duty so imposed the injured party must offer evidence tending to show (a) defective or negligent construction or maintenance; (b) express or…

2Cited by5 opinions

  1. Barnes v. Hotel O.Henry Corp.Supreme Court of North Carolina · 1949
  2. Griggs v. . Sears, Roebuck Co.Supreme Court of North Carolina · 1940
  3. Thompson v. De VondeSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1952
  4. Graves v. Charlotte Lodge No. 392 Benevolent & Protective Order of ElksSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1966
  5. McDonald v. F. W. Woolworth Co.Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit · 1949

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