City of Randleman v. Hudson

In Goldston v. Chambers, 272 N.C. 53, 157 S.E. 2d 676, Chief Justice Parker stated:

“It, is within the power of the trial judge in the exercise of his sound discretion to set aside a jury verdict, in whole or in part. G.S. 1-207; ... A verdict is a solemn act of a jury, and it should not be set aside without mature consideration; but the power of the court to set aside a verdict as a matter of discretion- has always been inherent and is necessary to the proper administration of justice.”

He 'goes on to state:

“We have held repeatedly since 1820 in case after case, and no principle is more fully…