Legal Opinion

Smith v. Jones

Supreme Court of North Carolina

Decided December 16, 1964PublishedCited by 2 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

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We concede this is a very close case. Even so, in view of the fact that a motor vehicle approaching the intersection involved from the north of Rockford Street cannot be seen until it arrives at or near the crest of the hill, approximately 145 to 150 feet from the intersection, we think the evidence of the plaintiff, when considered in the light most favorable to her, as it must be on a motion for nonsuit, is sufficient to carry the case to the jury.

*247We think there is a substantial difference between the factual situation in the case of Howard v. Melvin, 262 N.C. 569, 138 S.E. 2d…

2Cases cited1 opinion

  1. Howard v. MelvinSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1964

3Cited by2 opinions

  1. State Ex Rel. Gray v. McClureWest Virginia Supreme Court · 1978
  2. Rozier v. LancasterCourt of Appeals of North Carolina · 1970

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