Wells v. STURDIVANT LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

MALLARD, Chief Judge.

Defendant contends in its assignments of error numbered 1 and 3 that the trial judge committed error in questioning the plaintiff’s witness Freeman and the defendant’s witness Price concerning collection of premiums on other policies sold by Freeman and listed on the weekly application record of Freeman. The questions asked by the judge do not appear in the record. The answers of the witnesses appear to be made in a proper area of investigation in this case. It is well-established law in North Carolina that the judge may ask a witness clarifying questions. These…