BARNHILL, Chief Justice.
Unquestionably the trial judge may permit a litigant to amend his pleadings either before or after verdict and judgment so that they will conform to the evidence offered, provided the amendment does not change substantially the claim or defense. G.S. § 1-163; Bank of Ashe v. Sturgill, 223 N.C. 825, 28 S.E.2d 511; Perkins v. Langdon,
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