Curl by and Through Curl v. Key

MARTIN, Justice.

The proper standard for review in this case is set forth in the Court of Appeals opinion: “Findings of fact made by the court in a nonjury trial have the force and effect of a jury verdict and are conclusive on appeal if there is evidence to support them, although the evidence might have supported findings to the contrary.” 64 N.C. App. at 141-42, 306 S.E. 2d at 820 (emphasis added).

In his role as fact finder, Judge John made, inter alia, the following findings:

11. The Court finds further that all grantors who executed the deed hereinabove referred to did so freely and…