Nixon v. Nixon

It is hornbook law that when a motion for judgment of nonsuit is made, the plaintiff is entitled to have his evidence considered in the light most favorable to him, and he i-s entitled to the benefit of every reasonable inference to be drawn therefrom. Bridges v. Graham, 246 N.C. 371, 98 S.E. 2d 492. “Discrepancies and contradictions, even in plaintiff’s evidence, are for the twelve and not for the court,” Barlow v. Bus Lines, 229 N.C. 382, 49 S.E. 2d 793, and do not justify a nonsuit. Keaton v. Taxi Co., 241 N.C. 589, 86 S.E. 2d 93.

Considering plaintiffs’ evidence according to the rule, it…