Carroll v. Rountree

MORRIS, Judge.

The purpose of the motion for summary judgment is to allow the court to determine, prior to trial, whether there exists any genuine issue with respect to a material fact. Singleton v. Stewart, 280 N.C. 460, 186 S.E. 2d 400 (1972); Britt v. Britt, 26 N.C. App. 132, 215 S.E. 2d 172 (1975), and if the court determines there is no genuine issue of material fact, an early effective disposition of the matter is possible under § 1A-1, Rule 56. Britt v. Britt, supra. It is not within the purview of the summary judgment procedure for the court to resolve disputed material issues of fact.…