Jenkins v. Richmond County

ARNOLD, Judge.

First we review defendants’ cross-assignment of error that the trial judge erroneously failed to grant their motion for directed verdict made at the conclusion of plaintiffs’ evidence. Defendants argue that the evidence establishes Richmond County complied with the in rem foreclosure statute and that this issue was improperly submitted to the jury.

The deed through which plaintiffs were conveyed the disputed lot lists the names of Peggy Johnson, Ruby Baskerville, Emma Clemons along with Wimphrey Jenkins. G.S. § 105-375(c) provides in part:

A notice stating that the judgment will…