Hines v. Yates

The majority states that “Examination of the verified pleadings shows: (1) Yates had justification for his actions; and (2) plaintiff suffered no damage as a result. Id. Plaintiff made no showing that he was terminated because of Hurley’s request or that he suffered recoverable damages as a result of Hurley requesting plaintiffs termination.” Because, beyond the pleadings, which are not verified, the “depositions, answers to interrogatories, and admissions on file, together with the affidavits,” N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1A-1, Rule 56(c) (2004), reveal that there exists a material dispute of fact as…