Perry v. City of High Point

The sole question presented on this appeal is: "Was there sufficient evidence to be submitted to the jury upon an issue as to whether the plaintiffs had substantially complied with the requirement of the charter of the city of High Point relative to giving notice to the City Council as a condition precedent to the institution of the action?

The pertinent portion of the charter of the city of High Point (sec. 2, ch. 171, Private Laws 1931) reads: “Section Six. No action against the city of High Point of any character whatsoever for damages to either person or property shall be instituted…