Lee v. King

BRITT, Judge.

The sole question before us is whether the motion for summary judgment was properly granted. In ruling on á motion for summary judgment, the court does not resolve issues of fact and must deny the motion if there is a genuine issue of material fact. The motion may be granted only where there is . no such issue and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. G.S. 1A-1, Rule 56; Kessing v. Mortgage Corp., 278 N.C. 523, 180 S.E. 2d 823 (1971).

Although the trial judge made detailed findings of fact and conclusions of law, this is not required under Rule 56. Singleton…