Dunn v. . Jones

One phase of this controversy was disposed of by this Court in Dunn v. Jones, 192 N. C., 251. This case has been referred to as the rich young ruler case. The Court held that plaintiff’s title was defective in the particulars pointed out in the opinion. Thereafter on 22 June, 1927, plaintiff instituted the present action in ejectment for the possession of the land. The plaintiff excepts to the judgment rendered by the court upon the ground that the trial judge had no power to set aside the judgment by default final rendered by the clerk. This contention cannot be sustained. When the judgment…