City of Durham v. EASTERN REALTY COMPANY

In considering this case, it must be remembered that only the respondents Brunson (the lessees) have perfected their appeal. The City and the owners are apparently content with the verdict.

The lessees except to the failure of the Court to permit a separate trial as to their claims. This was entirely discretionary; and the lessees citing no authority in support of their position, and no abuse being shown, the exception is overruled.

“Under these circumstances, whether the issues relating to the damages, if any, sustained by (the tenants), should be determined by the same jury upon the same…