Campbell v. Washington Light & Power Co.
Supreme Court of North Carolina
Appeal by defendant from Ferguson, J., at March Term, 1914, of PasquotaNk. This action was brought by the plaintiff J. S. Campbell, in behalf of himself and, as next friend, in behalf of his son.
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Appeal by defendant from Ferguson, J., at March Term, 1914, of PasquotaNk. This action was brought by the plaintiff J. S. Campbell, in behalf of himself and, as next friend, in behalf of his son. James Campbell, a minor, to recover damages for supplying impure water to tbe said minor, whereby he became ill with typhoid fever, causing him great physical and mental suffering, and whereby the other plaintiff, his father, was put to great expense in taking care of him and effecting his cure, lost the benefit of his services, and suffered great mental anguish on account of his sickness. Defendant…
1Opinion of the Court
WalKee, J.,
after stating the case: The defendant contends that there was a misjoinder of parties and causes of action, and in support of its contention relies on the following authorities: Cooper v. Express Co., 165 N. C., 538; Mitchell v. Mitchell, 96 N. C., 14; Cromartie v. Parker, 121 N. C., 198; Morton v. Telegraph Co., 130 N. C., 299; Thigpen v. Cotton Mills, 151 N. C., 97.
It may be conceded that there was a misjoinder of parties and causes of action, and Thigpen v. Cotton Mills, supra, seems to be “on all-fours” with this case in that respect; but this concession does not justify the…
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