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Truette v. Textron, Inc.

Citations: 255 N.C. 513; 121 S.E.2d 871; 1961 N.C. LEXIS 620

Court: Supreme Court of North Carolina; October 11, 1961; North Carolina; State Supreme Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

Defendants raised fifteen assignments of error, supported by thirty-eight exceptions. After thorough review, no prejudicial errors were identified that would necessitate a new trial. The plaintiff's evidence established a prima facie case of actionable negligence against the defendants. The jury received instructions that were free from prejudicial error, and the factual determinations made by the jury are conclusive on appeal. There are no new legal propositions that require further discussion. The trial court's findings are upheld, and no errors are found.

Legal Issues Addressed

Absence of Prejudicial Errors

Application: Upon review, no prejudicial errors were identified that would necessitate a new trial, affirming the trial court's decision.

Reasoning: After thorough review, no prejudicial errors were identified that would necessitate a new trial.

Appellate Review of Factual Determinations

Application: The factual determinations made by the jury were deemed conclusive on appeal, supporting the trial court's findings.

Reasoning: The jury received instructions that were free from prejudicial error, and the factual determinations made by the jury are conclusive on appeal.

Finality of Trial Court's Findings

Application: The trial court's findings are upheld with no new legal propositions requiring further discussion.

Reasoning: The trial court's findings are upheld, and no errors are found.

Jury Instructions

Application: The jury was provided with instructions that were free from prejudicial error, supporting the validity of the trial process.

Reasoning: The jury received instructions that were free from prejudicial error, and the factual determinations made by the jury are conclusive on appeal.

Prima Facie Case of Negligence

Application: The plaintiff successfully established a prima facie case of actionable negligence against the defendants.

Reasoning: The plaintiff's evidence established a prima facie case of actionable negligence against the defendants.