WILLIAMS v. KIRKMAN

No. 381.

61 S.E.2d 706 (1950)

232 N.C. 609

WILLIAMS v. KIRKMAN.

Supreme Court of North Carolina.

November 8, 1950.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Ottway Burton, Asheboro, for plaintiff, appellee.

Spence, Smith & Walker, Asheboro, for defendant, appellant.


STACY, Chief Justice.

The question for decision is whether the evidence making for plaintiff's cause survives the demurrer, carries the case to the jury and suffices to support the verdict. The trial court answered in the affirmative and we approve.

The evidence readily permits an inference of excessive speed and reckless driving on the part of the defendant. This was in violation of law and calls for a jury verdict, unless the plaintiff's own evidence establishes...

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