Legal Opinion

Carter v. Shelton

Supreme Court of North Carolina

Decided December 14, 1960PublishedCited by 2 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtDenny, J.

The sole question for determination on this appeal is whether or not the court below committed error in sustaining the defendant’s motion for judgment as of nonsuit.

In considering the evidence adduced in the trial below, in con'■nection with the motion for nonsuit, the plaintiff is entitled to have such evidence considered in the light most favorable to her and she is likewise entitled to the benefit of every reasonable inference to be drawn therefrom. Pierce v. Insurance Co., 240 N.C. 567, 83 S.E. 2d 493; Transport Co. v. Insurance Co., 236 N.C. 534, 73 S.E. 2d 481; Hat Shops v. Insurance…

2Cases cited8 opinions

  1. Rolin v. . Tobacco Co.Supreme Court of North Carolina · 1906
  2. Winfield v. SmithSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1949
  3. Walston v. GreeneSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1958
  4. Pierce v. American Fidelity Fire Insurance Co.Supreme Court of North Carolina · 1954
  5. Jenrette Transport Co. v. Atlantic Fire InsuranceSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1952

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3Cited by2 opinions

  1. Brewer v. GreenSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1961
  2. Hutchens Ex Rel. Hutchens v. SouthardSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1961

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