Farrell v. . Thomas and Howard Co.
Supreme Court of North Carolina
1Opinion of the CourtAdams, J.
The demurrer admits all the allegations of the complaint and all inferences that may reasonably be deduced from it under a liberal construction of its terms. Hendrix v. R. R., 162 N. C., 9; Brewer v. Wynne, 154 N. C., 467. For the purpose of ascertaining its meaning and determining its effect as a pleading its allegations will be liberally construed with a view to administering substantial justice between tbe parties. C. S., 535; Bank v. Duffy, 156 N. C., 83. In Hartsfield v. Bryan, 177 N. C., 166, it was held that a complaint will be sustained as against a demurrer if any part of it presents…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- Brewer v. . WynneSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1911
- Hartsfield v. . BryanSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1919
- Hendrix v. Southern Railway Co.Supreme Court of North Carolina · 1913
- New Bern Banking & Trust Co. v. DuffySupreme Court of North Carolina · 1911
- Ellington v. . RicksSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1920
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