Hardy v. . Mayo

The first exception is directed to his Honor’s refusal to permit the respondent to amend her answer by alleging title by adverse possession for more than 20 years. The exception cannot be sustained. After the time for answering a petition or complaint has expired, the respondent or defendant may not as a matter of right, file an amended answer. The right to amend after the time for answering has expired, is addressed to the discretion of the court, and the decision thereon is not subject to review, except in case of manifest abuse. Lumber Co. v. Wilson, 222 N. C., 87, 21 S. E. (2d), 893; Cody…