Dunning Ex Rel. Sowers v. Forsyth Warehouse Co.
Supreme Court of North Carolina
1Opinion of the CourtHiggins, J.
On the former appeal, this Court affirmed the judgment of nonsuit and dismissed the action against the City of Winston-Salem upon the ground the plaintiff had failed to give the notice required as a condition precedent to a suit against the city. This Court also affirmed the nonsuit of the action against the present defendant upon the ground the evidence failed to show the defendant created or was responsible for the dangerous condition of the sidewalk. The evidence did not disclose who constructed the dangerous culvert, placed a thin metal sheet over the top, then added enough concrete over…
2Cases cited14 opinions
- Mattingly v. NORTH CAROLINA RAILROAD COMPANYSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1961
- Hester v. Traction Co.Supreme Court of North Carolina · 1905
- Moore Ex Rel. Moore v. MooreSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1966
- Rupp v. BurgessSupreme Court of New Jersey · 1903
- Klassette v. Liggett Drug Co.Supreme Court of North Carolina · 1947
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- Newton v. New Hanover County Board of EducationSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1996
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