Carter v. . Motor Lines

Civil action for damages resulting from the alleged negligent operation of a truck of the tractor-trailer type.

Plaintiffs operate a cafe in a two-story brick building located at the intersection of N.C. Highways Nos. 10 and 54. Their living quarters are located on the second floor. About 1:15 a.m., 7 September, 1945, plaintiffs heard "an awful noise." On investigation they found that a motor vehicle of the tractor-trailer type had run into the building. The vehicle had the name of defendant painted on the sides of the trailer and truck. The stock in trade of plaintiffs was damaged and they…