Mas Corp. v. Thompson

VAUGHN, Chief Judge.

Appellants’ first four arguments are that the trial court erred in denying their motions for summary judgment and directed verdict, and in granting defendant’s motion for directed verdict on two of appellants’ claims. The purpose of summary judgment is to bring litigation to an early decision on the merits without the delay and expense of trial when no material facts are at issue. McNair v. Boyette, 282 N.C. 230, 192 S.E. 2d 457 (1972). That purpose cannot be served after there has been a trial. Denial of a motion for summary judgment, therefore, should not be reviewable…