Sawyer v. Shackleford

When a motion for directed verdict is made under G.S. 1A-1, Rule 50, at the conclusion of the plaintiff’s evidence, the trial judge must determine whether the evidence, taken in the light most favorable to the plaintiff and giving to it the benefit of every reasonable inference which can be drawn therefrom was sufficient to withstand defendant’s motion for a directed verdict. Magnolia Apartments v. Hanes, 8 N.C. App. 394, 174 S.E. 2d 828 (Filed 24 June 1970). The directed verdict, in this sense, is similar to the motion as of nonsuit in the practice of this State before 1 January 1970.

Judge…