Rouse ex rel. Rouse v. Snead

Pee Cueiam:

A motion to set aside a verdict because it is against the greater weight of the evidence must be made and heard at the term (or session) at which the case is tried, G.S. 1-207, unless the parties give their express or implied consent that it may be heard thereafter. Acceptance Corp. v. Jones, 203 N.C. 523, 166 S.E. 504; Bailey v. Mineral Co., 183 N.C. 525, 112 S.E. 29; Stilley v. Planing Mills, 161 N.C. 517, 77 S.E. 760; Clothing Co. v. Bagley, 147 N.C. 37, 60 S.E. 648; 2 McIntosh, North Carolina Practice and Procedure § 1595 (2d Ed. 1956). See also Edwards v. Motor Co., 235 N.C.…