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8286362cf62e1331 | opinion | nc | State v. Henderson |
Campbell, J.
Counsel for defendant in his brief stated:
“After diligent study of the record in this case, this attorney can find no assignment of error anywhere in the proceedings of said case but submits the entire Record and this Brief to the Court for its determination as to whether or not any error heretofor... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/6729226 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | nc-ncctapp | 1969-04-30T00:00:00 | {
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49bf1118997de873 | opinion | nc | State v. Freeman |
Mallard, C.J.
We think that the defendant’s motion for judgment of nonsuit ■on the evidence was properly denied.
However, we are of the opinion and so hold that the trial ■court committed error in admitting, over objection, a statement made by the defendant to the investigating officer some three or four Lours a... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/6729073 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | nc-ncctapp | 1968-11-13T00:00:00 | {
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efea0bca8d338c5a | opinion | nc | State v. Hollis |
Parker, J.
The sole assignment of error appearing in the record is directed to the trial court’s refusal to grant defendant’s motion of nonsuit at the close of the State’s evidence. Robbery, a common-law offense not defined by statute in North Carolina, has been repeatedly and consistently defined by the Supreme ... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/6729074 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | nc-ncctapp | 1968-11-13T00:00:00 | {
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f0eecd11da6cf092 | opinion | nc | Bryant v. Snyder |
Brock, J.
Each of the defendants-appellees in apt time filed in this Court a motion to dismiss the appeal because plaintiff failed to comply with Rule 19(d)(2), Rules of Practice in the Court of Appeals of North Carolina.
Rule 19(d)(2) provides in pertinent part as follows:
“As an alternative to the above meth... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/6729075 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | nc-ncctapp | 1968-11-13T00:00:00 | {
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19d6264631e9d8db | opinion | nc | State v. Jones |
BRITT, J.
G.S. 148-45 (a) provides that any prisoner serving a sentence imposed pursuant to conviction of a felony who escapes from the State’s prison system shall, for the first offense, be guilty of a felony and upon conviction shall be imprisoned not less than six months nor more than two years. The sentence of... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/6729077 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | nc-ncctapp | 1968-11-13T00:00:00 | {
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d94a79502d6376b4 | opinion | nc | State v. Mitchell |
Campbell, J.
The defendants assign as error the imposition of five to seven years active sentences, contending that this constitutes cruel, unusual and unjust punishment in view of the age of the defendants, their past criminal records and the nature of the criminal acts. This is contained in the brief but not sho... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/6729078 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | nc-ncctapp | 1968-11-13T00:00:00 | {
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b54c6164e3495bc4 | opinion | nc | Madden v. Day |
Evans, J.
delivered the opinion of the Court.
The principles on which this case depends, have been so fully discussed in the case of Howard v. Williams, (ante, p. 575.) that it is unnecessary here to repeat them. It does not appear, that the presiding Judge mistook the law applicable to the case, and I am not ... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/7389507 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | nc-ncctapp | 1830-05-15T00:00:00 | {
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ce4e12146ffe4e77 | opinion | nc | State v. Le Cerf |
Richardson, J.
delivered the opinion of the Court.
The only question presented by this case is, whether the surety, of a party bound in a recognizance to answer for a misdemeanor, has a right to surrender his principal to a deputy *411 sheriff, and, thereby, to discharge himself from all liability as surety... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/7389451 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | nc-ncctapp | 1830-02-15T00:00:00 | {
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68332da9179f8b36 | opinion | nc | Marvin v. Tillman |
Per
Richardson, J.
on appeal from the decision of Mr. Justice Colc'ock, at Georgetown, Fall Term» 1829.
Colcock, J. and Johnson, J. concurred.
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2c77618cf79677ca | opinion | nc | Montgomery v. Wilmington & Weldon Rail Road |
Buffin', J.
With respect to the beast killed in the -evening by the mail train, which would not be driven off the track by the plaintiff’s witness, and could not be scared-off by the whistle of the engine, which, it is stated, is usually sufficient for that purpose, there was, unquestionably, no culpable negligenc... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/7386333 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | nc-nc | 1859-06-15T00:00:00 | {
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3042b81b63df6ce3 | opinion | nc | Davenport v. Corley |
Johnson, J.
delivered the opinion of the Court.
The order of the Circuit Court affirming the judgment must be set aside, and the judgment itself reversed. The junBt'. r.t.i im of justices of the peace is, by express enactment, limited to cases arising out of contract; and to have intitled the plaintiff to recove... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/7389511 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | nc-ncctapp | 1830-05-15T00:00:00 | {
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8000f4f3b2ee770a | opinion | nc | Allen v. Green |
Colcock, J.
delivered the opinion df the Court.
The objection taken cannot avail the defendant. It has long been the practice in the Courts of this State to conduct causes, and to obtain judgments, without any regular warrant of attorney. I have no doubt, that a case may occur in which it would be proper to call... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/7389464 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | nc-ncctapp | 1830-03-15T00:00:00 | {
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46180c4b446cef1b | opinion | nc | Stanly v. Turner |
Macay, J udge.—
The question is, whether an adverse possession for seven years without title bars the right of entry.
The law in this case, I had considered as settled until lately, when it has been alledged, that a naked adverse possession without title, or colour of title, did not bar the right of entry.
In... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/7385099 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | nc-nc | 1804-12-15T00:00:00 | {
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c49e283069186d3b | opinion | nc | State v. Hayes |
Per Curiam.
This case is determined by that of The State v. Richard Scott, the opinion iu which has just been delivered ; and the motion is therefore refused.
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925ea93fefe0bfe6 | opinion | nc | Hayes v. Acre |
Johnston, Judge.
I am of opinion that the action is proper, and that judgment should be entered for the plaintiff.
Taylor, Judge.
It does not appear from the verdict, whether the action was founded upon an express or implied assumpsit: Upon the former I conceive the action was always maintainable, 1 Roll. ... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/7384991 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | nc-nc | 1800-06-15T00:00:00 | {
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5438db3e87aa676b | opinion | nc | State v. Hargate |
Johnston, Judge—
I am of opinion that the defendant is not bound to pay the witnesses summoned on the part of the State, but on his conviction by the Petit Jury.
Taylor, Judge—
The act of 1779 does not extend to charge a defendant with the payment of the witnesses on behalf of the State in any cases of acqui... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/7385003 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | nc-nc | 1800-06-15T00:00:00 | {
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373a6e27beb174a6 | opinion | nc | Vance v. Ex'rs of Grainger |
By the Court.—
Whatever hardship there may be in this case, there is no legal ground or principle to warrant the Court to render judgment for the Plaintiff. The act of limitation would amount to a general and positive bar, were not certain exceptions contained in the proviso; we cannot add to these, others, whic... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/7385006 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | nc-nc | 1800-06-15T00:00:00 | {
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38eecae183a3b0fd | opinion | nc | Wofford ex rel. M'Dowell v. Greenlee |
By the Court.—
The two notes upon which this question arises, not being payable in money alone, are not negotiable under the act; the endorsement, therefore, would not enable the Defendant to sue for them in his own name; nor, for the same reason, to set them off. But for the purpose of showing that they form th... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/7385012 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | nc-nc | 1800-06-15T00:00:00 | {
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3b745e705ad2f3ce | opinion | nc | Walker v. Bernard |
By the Court.—
The only privity by which tenants in common are united, is that of possession, *84 and even this proceeds from the impossibility of each tenant ascertaining which is his own part; when the respective severalties can be ascertained, the tenancy is dissolved. A deed is not necessary in all cases to... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/7385013 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | nc-nc | 1800-06-15T00:00:00 | {
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bc4573bdc53c1a34 | opinion | nc | Administrators of M'Allister v. Executors of Spiller |
By the Court.
This action having been brought. For the seduction of a slave from his master's service; and the Defendant’s testator keeping the slave in his possession to the injury of the Plaintiffs, the action did not abate on the death of James Spiller, and after his death, was properly prosecuted by the Plai... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/7385020 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | nc-nc | 1800-06-15T00:00:00 | {
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1fd2df7ca0e27de7 | opinion | nc | Drewry v. Phillips |
Battle, J.
The case presents the single question, whether the bill of sale from Chambliss and others to Maclin, which the plaintiff claimed was sufficient, as against the defendant, to pass the title of the slave Washington. The defendant’s counsel contend that it was not, because it was neither proved and registe... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/7384972 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | nc-nc | 1852-12-15T00:00:00 | {
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83b66a58000fedb5 | opinion | nc | Finley v. Erwin |
Henderson J.
delivered the opinion of the Court:
As the law is silent in the case of a prosecution removed from one county to another, in respect to the county entitled to the fine which may be imposed, we must have recourse to reason and construction, in order to decide the question. No doubt, the fines were gi... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/7385125 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | nc-nc | 1813-01-15T00:00:00 | {
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ef0ef1333bba13aa | opinion | nc | Thorn v. Williams |
Seawell, J.
delivered the Opinion of the Court.—This is a bill filed in the Court of Equity for the purpose of obtaining a rehearing of the probate of the will of Joseph John Hill, and also praying a discovery of a paper writing not proven, purporting to have been the will of said Hill.
The bill states, that the... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/7385158 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | nc-nc | 1814-01-15T00:00:00 | {
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8348bc57b4b9fb56 | opinion | nc | Wright's Executars v. Wright's Heirs |
Seawell, J.
delivered the opinion of the Court. This is an appeal from a new trial granted in the Court below, and is submitted to this Court without any statement. There is an affidavit which accompanies the record, by which it appeals probable the party who prevailed on the issue, tam *364 pered with the Jury. W... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/7385159 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | nc-nc | 1814-01-15T00:00:00 | {
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6c85b4e76ee35d5c | opinion | nc | Pipkin v. Coor |
Taylor, C. J.
The only question presented in this case is, Whether the defendant, who is a maternal brother of the half-blood to the plaintiffs, shall share with them in the descent of lands, of which James became seized in consequence of the death of his father. And this depends upon the true construction of the ... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/7385124 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | nc-nc | 1813-01-15T00:00:00 | {
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ce74ebdae7d9aff5 | opinion | nc | Mason v. Cooper |
Cameron, J.
delivered the opinion of the Court.
The Sci. Fa. in this case is in the common form, to which the defendant pleaded “ nul tiel record."
It is only necessary to ascertain the legal meaning and extent of the plea, to decide whether the plaintiff is bound to produce the bail bond, or to account fo... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/7385178 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | nc-nc | 1814-04-15T00:00:00 | {
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d4996d00c2c5f67d | opinion | nc | Ferguson v. Femster |
Per
Colcock, J.
confirming the decision of Mr. Justice O’Neall, at York, Spring Term, 1830.
Johnson, J. and Evans, J. concurred.
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22178e66a78e3668 | opinion | nc | Perry v. Fleming |
Taylor, C. J.
delivered the opinion of the Court:
We understand the principle of evidence to be well established, that the interest to disqualify a witness must exist at the time of trial; so that, if before then, the witness either removes the interest, or does all that can reasonably be expected from him to re... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/7385305 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | nc-nc | 1816-01-15T00:00:00 | {
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eb26eab106c5affb | opinion | nc | State v. Daniel |
Taylor, Chief Justice.
It is only upon a second .con, viction of the offence stated in the indictment, that the punishment of death is annexed to it; and it is consequent-ly triable in the County Court, according to the act of 1793, eh. 381. The Superior Courts obtain jurisdiction under the act of 1816, only w... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/7385491 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | nc-nc | 1825-06-15T00:00:00 | {
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01a1f7f49edab1b3 | opinion | nc | M'Gehee v. Draughon |
Taylor, C. J.
delivered the opinion of the Court.
The plea in abatement cannot be supported—it is essentially defective both in form and substance. The words of the act of 1793, C. 18, are “ any debt or demand,” but the plea substitutes the words “ the matter in contest.” The plea is defective in substance, be... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/7385255 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | nc-nc | 1815-07-15T00:00:00 | {
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89435de450fb4068 | opinion | nc | Wistar v. Tate |
Cameron, J .
delivered the opinion of the Court:
Although the endorsement of the notes to the plaintiff is couched in unusual terms, we cannot give to them the extraordinary latitude, which would subject the defendant to the payment of the demand after any lapse of time, as contended for the plaintiff, To place... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/7385326 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | nc-nc | 1816-07-15T00:00:00 | {
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896c7553ca708ea1 | opinion | nc | Harper v. Gray |
Seawell, J.
delivered the opinion of the Court:
We think a statement of this case will free it from difficulty.
Park’s will is exhibited in Randolph Comity Court for Probate, is carried from thence by way of appeal to the Superior Court: from that Court is removed for trial to Rowan county, where it is tried b... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/7385333 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | nc-nc | 1816-07-15T00:00:00 | {
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23868b36a88eb958 | opinion | nc | Baker v. Evans |
Per Curiam.
Samuel Purviance executed the mortgage deed to Burkloe, on the 17th November 1797, to secure the payment of £170, payable 1st December 1799. The mortgagor was permitted to remain in possession, and after the time the mortgage became forfeited, to wit, on the 5th July 1800, he conveyed the land to Lewis... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/7385334 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | nc-nc | 1816-07-15T00:00:00 | {
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f46674ef7c2b4f6f | opinion | nc | Westmorland v. Tippens |
Evans, J.
delivered the opinion of the Court.
This Court is satisfied with the charge of the Judge, and the finding of the jury as to the title to the slave; but it is conceived. *516 that the jury had no right to subject the defendant to the pay» meut of the plaintiff’s demand against the absent debtor. By the... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/7389485 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | nc-ncctapp | 1830-05-15T00:00:00 | {
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180788a07af92002 | opinion | nc | Office v. Gray |
Taylor, C. J.
delivered the judgment of the Court:
We do not apprehend that any of the acts of Assembly on this subject, will, when fairly construed, warrant the taxation of the costs of witnesses against a prosecutor, under the circumstances of this case.
The first act of 1779, c. 4, authorises the Court to o... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/7385285 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | nc-nc | 1816-01-15T00:00:00 | {
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a289622b4b68d957 | opinion | nc | M'Lean v. Du Bose |
O’Neall., J.
delivered the opinion of the. Court.
In the case of Ex-parte, Thurmond, (ante, p. 605) the Court, this term, has had occasion so fully' to consider the law, in relation to attachments for contempt, that it is only necessary now, to refer to that case, for the principles involved in this; and to ... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/7389522 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | nc-ncctapp | 1830-06-15T00:00:00 | {
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f1372d6fdd19885b | opinion | nc | Smith v. Rice |
O’Neall, J.
.delivered the opinion of the Court.
In this case, the ground of the motion for a new trial, involve» two inquiries : 1st. Whether the agent, Martin, had the right to rescind the contract. 2d. Whether the disease was such a de-fecl, as would authorize the jury lo find for the defendant.
Upon the fi... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/7389523 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | nc-ncctapp | 1830-06-15T00:00:00 | {
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1677492421a9b33f | opinion | nc | In re Mary Bostick |
Ruffin, C. J.
As the case does not require it, the court is unwilling to lay down a rule as to the care and diligence a public officer should use in the keeping of the moneys belonging to individuals, which come to his hands in a course of official duty. For, supposing that he may be excused, though he lose them, ... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/7385994 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | nc-nc | 1842-12-15T00:00:00 | {
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2040b965cb2b53e4 | opinion | nc | Wesson v. Stephens |
Daniel, J.
A delivery of a deed'to a third person, for the use of the grantee, makes it effectual from the intsant of such delivery, although the person is not the agent but a stranger to the grantee, provided the grantee assents to it, which in this case he did. Alford v Lee, Cro. Eliz. 54.— Garnons v Knigh... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/7385996 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | nc-nc | 1843-06-15T00:00:00 | {
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9298f4311ea1c681 | opinion | nc | Arnold v. Hicks |
Ruffin, C. J.
The proofs do not establish any distinct agreement, respecting the conveyance of the land by the Glerk and Master. It rather appears, that there was a con *19 versation, that the purchase should be made for these two parties jointly. But it does not appear clearly, that even that was concluded on; ... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/7386001 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | nc-nc | 1842-12-15T00:00:00 | {
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4039d2ff7987a9c3 | opinion | nc | Coltraine v. Causey |
Daniel, J.
It is very certain, that if the assignment to E. Causey of the said two bonds by M. A. Causey, was for the purpose stated in the plaintiff’s bill, to wit, to hinder, delay and defraud the said M. A. Causey’s creditors, and also enable him by fraud to get the benefit of the insolvent act, it was neverthe... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/7386004 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | nc-nc | 1844-06-15T00:00:00 | {
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a7a3b8a69e440bf4 | opinion | nc | Horney, Coffin & Co. v. Craven |
Ruffin, C. J.
The plaintiffs prayed an instruction, that if the jury believed either of the three witnesses, Hobson, Lawrence or thrift, the plaintiffs were entitled to recover. We think the judge properly refused the instruction, because, upon the evidence of each of the witnesses, Lawrence and Thrift, taken by... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/7386088 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | nc-nc | 1844-06-15T00:00:00 | {
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20e5c79067be6b7e | opinion | nc | Horton v. Hensley |
Gaston, Judge.
We see no ground on which this judg-. ment can be impeached. It is not to be questioned but that possession alone is sufficient to maintain an action of trespass *166 against mere tort-feasors. The evidence to shew possession in the plaintiff was pertinent, direct and uncontradicted. And in tresp... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/7386043 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | nc-nc | 1840-06-15T00:00:00 | {
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723cddd81bf58890 | opinion | nc | Fishel v. Hage |
Ruffin, C., J.
We need not advert to the terms in which the leasehold is given to the wife in the codicil; for if it be admitted that she had thereby only a life estate, with a general power of appointment, which failed because she did not choose to execute it; yet the plaintiffs have no right to the premises, as ... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/7386005 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | nc-nc | 1845-06-15T00:00:00 | {
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06f56a2bfeb57882 | opinion | nc | Gordon v. Brown |
Ruffin, C. J.
The plaintiff would be entitled to a decree for a conveyance of the slaves, if the defendant had them in possession. It is true, as the defendant says, the penalty was the law of their contract, limiting the sum which could have been recovered from the defendant in an action of debt. But equity dis... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/7386011 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | nc-nc | 1846-12-15T00:00:00 | {
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7bc0b2116685871b | opinion | nc | Filhour v. Gibson |
Ruffin, C. J.
The Court does not accede to the- argument for the plaintiff, that he has a right to relief upon the ground merely, that his contract with Gibson was before administration granted and without authority, and that the subsequent administration vested the property in him, as administrator, and entitled ... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/7386012 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | nc-nc | 1847-08-15T00:00:00 | {
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b8fd2e5bef7d32b6 | opinion | nc | Muzzell v. Lee |
Per Curiam,
The certiorari cannot be granted. *
Note. — As cases like the present have frequently occurred, the ¡Reporter thinks it may be useful to state, for the information of those who appeal to the Supreme Court, that the law requires the party appellant to file a transcript of the record in the offi... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/7386047 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | nc-nc | 1841-06-15T00:00:00 | {
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99b9c88f931971bc | opinion | nc | State v. Morrison |
Gaston, J.
The only question presented in this case is, whether the indictment be sufficient in law to warrant the judgment which has been pronounced upon it. The aver-ments in the indictment, with respect to the issuing by the magistrate, and the delivery to the constable, of the execution, under which the defend... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/7386049 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | nc-nc | 1841-12-15T00:00:00 | {
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c9d8abf5a9424e23 | opinion | nc | State v. Tilghman |
Pearson, J.
We have considered the several questions presented by the case as made up by his Honor, and have come to the conclusion that there is no error.
The first exception is untenable. The condition of the deceased was such as to make his declarations, competent evidence, as “dying declarations.” It is not ... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/7386203 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | nc-nc | 1850-12-15T00:00:00 | {
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73928c61acb86e36 | opinion | nc | Etheridge v. Bell |
Daniel, J.
The authorities cited by the defendant’s counsel, Burnett v. Roberts, 4 Dev. 87 , and Smith v. Barham, 2 Dev. Eq. 420 , clearly shew, that the plaintiff had no title to the slave after the assent of the original executor to the legacy for life, which is an assent to the legacy in remainder. Th... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/7386091 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | nc-nc | 1844-12-15T00:00:00 | {
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4c8594f65926dfef | opinion | nc | President, Directors & Co. of the Bank of Cape Fear v. Williamson |
Daniel. J.
Without stopping to remark upon the n.ov-.eityof a motion to amend, without the defendants in the execution having anynotice of it, we will say that in our opinion, the decision of the Judge was correct, in refusing the motion and discharging the rule — and, that too, for the reasons given by him. In ... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/7386052 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | nc-nc | 1841-12-15T00:00:00 | {
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d4cde11215867506 | opinion | nc | Newsom Administrator v. Thompson |
Ruffin, C. J.
If the act of 1823, c. 1211, (Rev. Stat. c. 37, sect. 22,) could help a deed like this, yet it cannot operate on that before us, inasmuch as it was made in 1819, before the act passed. As a conveyance at eommon law, it is clearly ineffectual to vest the slave in persons then unborn^ the limitations t... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/7386057 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | nc-nc | 1842-06-15T00:00:00 | {
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16ef303b4e58b3d2 | opinion | nc | Parris v. Roberts |
Nash, J.
In the charge of his Honor there is no error. By the contract between the plaintiff and Jones, the legal ¡title to the horse sold is expressly, reserved. The title did not .pass to Jones — the sale was but conditional. Ellison v. Jones, 4 Ire. 48, Gaither v. Teague, 4 Ire. 65. The present case in ... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/7386211 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | nc-nc | 1851-08-15T00:00:00 | {
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11fa99f9d247d87f | opinion | nc | Evans v. Lea |
Ruffin, C. J.
The limitation, under which the plaintiffs claim, has been held to be good in a suit brought on a similar clause of the same will. Miles v. Allen, 6 Ired. 88 . Swain v. Rascoe, 3 Ired. 200 . The plaintiffs are therefore undoubtedly entitled to recover. In the first place, the defendant has ... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/7386014 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | nc-nc | 1848-06-15T00:00:00 | {
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99519ada965818a5 | opinion | nc | Green v. Phillips |
Pearson, J.
The answer does not confess the equity-set up in the bill. It is not evasive, but is a fair response to all the allegations. This is sufficient to dissolve the injunction, as to the amount of the disputed payment. We do nqt express any opinion as to the disputed facts, as the case may be retained and b... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/7386022 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | nc-nc | 1849-08-15T00:00:00 | {
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3649ec14c5b09f1e | opinion | nc | Hooks v. Lee |
PbaRSoíí, J.
The case turns entirely upon the construction of the deed of settlement, as it is called.
We concur with the defendant’s counsel in the position» which was mainly debated upon the argument of the cause, that the words, “To have and to hold all and singular the land, negroes, &c., to the only use... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/7386028 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | nc-nc | 1850-12-15T00:00:00 | {
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97e47b60a1337ebf | opinion | nc | Guphill v. Isbell |
Johnson, J.
The authorities all agree, that the marriage of a feme sole plaintiff, pendente lite, may be pleaded in abatement, provided it be pleaded puis darrein continuance. Bae. Abr. Abatement. G. This is a matter of substance, and not of form merely ; and the defendant having brought himself within the rul... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/7389445 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | nc-ncctapp | 1830-01-15T00:00:00 | {
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e633c2e11e9ab72f | opinion | nc | State v. Simpson |
Per
Colcock, J.
sustaining the decision of Mr. Justice O’Neall, at Walterborough, Spring Term, 1829.
Johnson, J. and Richardson, J. concurred.
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c8ebb4546009c541 | opinion | nc | Den on demise of King v. Murray |
Nash, J.
We differ with his Honor. Although two questions were decided in this case, there is in truth but one, and that is the estoppel. In his directions upon that point, we think there is error, in not drawing the proper distinctions between the contract for rent, and the legal principle growing out of the fact... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/7386103 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | nc-nc | 1845-12-15T00:00:00 | {
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707433101db9b5cf | opinion | nc | Kinzey v. King |
Daniel, J.
The facts set forth in the defendant’s affidavit are admitted by the plaintiff to be true. We then see, that he was, at the time the subpoena is alleged to have been executed on him, a citizen of South Carolina, and had his domicil in Charleston, and was but casually and temporarily in this State ; and ... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/7386104 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | nc-nc | 1845-12-15T00:00:00 | {
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ff6f6cccf2b97a94 | opinion | nc | McGee v. Heirs at Law of McGee |
Ruffij>1; C, J.
We think it sufficient for the petition to follow the language of the statute, and allege that the hus *109 band died seised. It is not necessary it should notice the deeds to some of the heirs at law ; for the widow may not know of them, or not so as to describe them, or that the donee will ins... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/7386075 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | nc-nc | 1843-12-15T00:00:00 | {
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22c5f71d89d389a9 | opinion | nc | Skinner v. Skinner |
Ruffin, C. J.
This case arises out of the same trans *181 action, which gave rise to that of Hollowel v Skinner, cided at the present term, (ante p. 165); and, if possible, is clearer for the plaintiff than that was.
If the son was not occupying the plantation as the overseer and servant of the defendant, ... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/7386076 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | nc-nc | 1843-12-15T00:00:00 | {
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219dc537488f90e1 | opinion | nc | Robinson v. Gee |
DaNiel, J.
The plaintiff contends, that the Judge should have charged the jury, that he was entitled to recover, if the defendant cut down on the said land pine trees or sap-lins,growing and progressing to timber, and which would in time become saw-mill timber, provided they had not been thus prematurely cut down.... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/7386077 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | nc-nc | 1843-12-15T00:00:00 | {
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21724ce110db9a7e | opinion | nc | State ex rel. Sumney v. Maginess |
Dakíiel, J.
The general power to elect and appoint constables belongs to the inhabitants of each captain’s district, and not to the county court. But should any person elected constable by the people die, or from any other cause fail to qualify and give bond and security, or should any of the captains’ companies... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/7386079 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | nc-nc | 1844-06-15T00:00:00 | {
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56a69e4ecaa1143e | opinion | nc | Orr v. McBryde |
Bx the Court.
This case is not to be distinguished from that of Forsyth v. McCormick * , where the condition of an appeal bond expressed in the same language with this, was held to be too great a departure from the act of Assembly pi’escribing the form, and essentially in not securing the main purpose for which ... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/7386520 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | nc-nc | 1819-05-15T00:00:00 | {
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bd203887e6d35635 | opinion | nc | Tilly's Adm'or v. Norris |
Daniel, J.
The account rendered, which the defendant offered as a set-off, was for work done for the slave and money lent to the slave. A general licence, by the master to his slave, to make bargains for work to be done only for the benefit of the slave, and also a licence for the slave to borrow money on his own ... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/7386080 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | nc-nc | 1844-06-15T00:00:00 | {
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bfc0f07e3770b06d | opinion | nc | State v. Nixon |
Pearson, J.
Eor the construction of the statute in regard to mills, see State v. Perry, (ante 252,) decided at this term.
The defendants are indicted for keeping a false toll-dish. The only measure used for that purpose was a half gallon. This by “ dry measure,” is the eighth part of a half bushel, which is ... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/7386327 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | nc-nc | 1858-06-15T00:00:00 | {
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584abb68dd866c46 | opinion | nc | Burgess v. Lovengood |
PeabsoN, J.
In Evans v. Lovengood, 1 Jones’ Eq. Rep. 298, (which is a branch of this case,) it is said “ the only ground upon which the plaintiff’s equity can be put, is that fraud was practiced upon the commissioners, and their certificate obtained by perjury.” The case was then before us upon a motion to d... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/7386256 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | nc-nc | 1856-08-15T00:00:00 | {
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fdd602eacbef88d6 | opinion | nc | Cheatham v. Boykin |
Seawell, J.
It is difficult to discover the principle upon which the Defendant’s objection rests ; the act of Assembly requires from the administrator that he should before delivering over the distributive share (and in like manner of executors as to legacies) take from the party a bond, with two or more able su... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/7386696 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | nc-nc | 1817-01-15T00:00:00 | {
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8b2c1b03604c8926 | opinion | nc | Askew v. Kennedy |
Nott, J.
delivered the opinion of the Court,
Where persons withdraw their causes from the ordinary tribunals of the country, and submit them to judges of their own choosing, it is always understood that they mean to dispense with those technical rules of proceeding, by which Courts of Justice are usually governe... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/7389330 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | nc-ncctapp | 1828-05-15T00:00:00 | {
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7560ddc71fe9ea9e | opinion | nc | Bradberry v. Hooks |
Per Curiam.
We are all of Opinion, that the Plaintiff is concluded. by the terms of The grant irons claiming beyond the first intersection \v\Ú\'Hooks's line; inasmuch as the course, N. 78° L. called lor in the grant, will run as also called for, with or n iar Haoks's ¡me. Whereas if the first line is to p... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/7386635 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | nc-nc | 1816-07-15T00:00:00 | {
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807c9f4d894f3c66 | opinion | nc | Doe on demise of Riley v. Buchanan |
Makly, J.
Upon the case agreed, this- Court is of-opinion with the plaintiff. The controversy arises upen the construction of the following paragraph in the will of Henry Buchanan: • .
*90 “ 5 th item. I give and devise to Alexander Riley on» tract of land on which I now live, known as the. Dickson tract of l... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/7386837 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | nc-nc | 1864-12-15T00:00:00 | {
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bdccf7f9b02fd25a | opinion | nc | Caldwell v. Cowan |
PEARSON, C. J.
The act of 1862-3, oh. 49, ratified 12th of February, 1863, which repeals the proviso of the 2d sect, of the Statute of distributions. cc In the distribution of the estates of -interests, there shall he admitted among collateral kindred, no representation after brothers and sisters ohildren." Eev. C... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/7386840 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | nc-nc | 1864-12-15T00:00:00 | {
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89818fd2f138a75a | opinion | nc | McDowell v. Hemphill |
PeaesoN, C.. J.
We concur with his Honor in the opinion tliat the action cannot be maintained in the name of McDowell.. In Kinney v. Saunders, 3 Ired. 360 , it was decided that “ a bond taken by a clerk and master in pursuance of an order of the court, and made payable to him and his successors in office, mus... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/7386842 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | nc-nc | 1863-06-15T00:00:00 | {
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211c74e777c09c40 | opinion | nc | Ex parte Walton |
The writ issued 21th of January, but the hearing was postponed under an arrangement with Col. Peter Mallett, Commandant, &c., in order to have a full argument. In August, 1862, the petitioner being conscripted put in a substitute — the substitution has been adjudged valid. The case, then, depends, oh'the questio... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/7386897 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | nc-nc | 1864-06-15T00:00:00 | {
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c33ca0bef81514b4 | opinion | nc | In re Roseman |
PjsaRsoN,. C. J.
The petitioner states be bad put in a' substitute, and being advised be is not liable to conscription, applies for a writ of habeas corpus. -I bad considered the provisions of tbe act suspending tbe writ of habeas corpus, and issued many writs before tbe decision of brother Battle in Long’s ca... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/7386898 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | nc-nc | 1864-07-01T00:00:00 | {
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594facb840ca5376 | opinion | nc | In re Hunter |
Pearson, C. J.
ri be petitioner is ST years of age. In 1856 be graduated at “ Philadelphia College” as a surgeon dentist, and has ever1 since devoted himself exclusively to the practice of his profession, in which h,e is skillful, jmd in fact eminent.
The act of Congress exempts “all physicians who now are and... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/7386899 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | nc-nc | 1863-12-04T00:00:00 | {
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1e45d090b6a1ea1f | opinion | nc | In re Wyrick |
The petitioner before the passage of the conscription act, v(Vj;iieered\for the war in a company which Captain Shot'Cr was raising in Guilford, put in a substitute for the war, and was discharged; afterwards, notwithstanding his discharge he was enrolled as a conscript and taken to the army in Virginia, where he ser... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/7386900 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | nc-nc | 1863-12-15T00:00:00 | {
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34da4c8acc72c627 | opinion | nc | In re Bradshaw |
Peasscn, -0. JV
In March, 1888, the petitioner, being elected a constable, was duly qualified and entered up on the discharge of tho dufim of kb office. In April, 1863, he was'sent to tho camp of instruction as a conscript; on the 5ta-of May, 1863, ho v£8 sept to tho army where he served about sis weelsu. On joini... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/7386901 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | nc-nc | 1864-02-03T00:00:00 | {
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f6e0085cdd839e92 | opinion | nc | In re Sowers |
PbahsoN, ;0. J1
• The petitioner, Jesse Sowers, ’filed his bid for carrying the .Confederate States mail on Route No. 2222, between Thomasville- and'Shady G-rove in the State of North Carolina — fourteen miles long, stating, in his application that he vea then- a soldier in the Confederate Army, which bid, with’ t... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/7386902 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | nc-nc | 1864-02-20T00:00:00 | {
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b274dbd6fe19d07e | opinion | nc | Russell v. Whiting |
In 1884;''Daniel L. Russell, 'Jr., was commissioned’ a. Captain in.Co. G, 36 Reg’.t. N#C. Troops. In Feb., 1864, ■be .was sentenced, by a general court martial ccto be.dis-missed from the service,” which sentence was approved by Gen. Wliiting, <c so^ar asto deprive bim of bis commission,” ánd tbe General grante... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/7386903 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | nc-nc | 1864-07-25T00:00:00 | {
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8135840191bba180 | opinion | nc | Miller v. Moore |
PmaRSON, J.
The first exception is overruled. The corporation succeeded to the rights of the company in respect to the land mentioned in the pleadings — that is, an equity to have the legal title upon payment of the balance of the purchase-money. This equity, the corporation agreed should be mortgaged, or conveyed... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/7386267 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | nc-nc | 1857-12-15T00:00:00 | {
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6a4bf81e08439083 | opinion | nc | Simpson v. Houston |
PeaesoN, J.
There is no error in the decretal order appealed from. The defendants aver that their intestate made ample compensation to Jane Moore for the slaves in controversy, but they do not aver that he purchased without notice of the equity of the plaintiff’s intestate growing out of the petition for partiti... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/7386268 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | nc-nc | 1857-12-15T00:00:00 | {
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42f3bbfe5fc10268 | opinion | nc | Bond v. Turner's Executors |
Daniel, J.
delivered the opinion of the Court.
The Court has the power of allowing five_ per, cent commissions on the receipts; and five per cent on the bursemeniéá The Court has a discretionary power to allow less, but not more than five per cent.
The Defendant, ⅛ this case, shoüld not be allowed com-miss... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/7386712 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | nc-nc | 1818-01-15T00:00:00 | {
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980182bef70598ea | opinion | nc | State v. Neese |
Seawell, j.
The Question which arises in this cáse Is; whether the libel stated in the indictment constitutes per se a libel ? If it does, it being charged to be written of and concerning Elizabeth Holt, by the Defendant, the State would be entitled to Judgment; and it seems to me a very plain case*
Wherever... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/7386713 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | nc-nc | 1818-01-15T00:00:00 | {
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9f518eadc2f5fcc0 | opinion | nc | Patton v. Patton |
PeaRsON, C. J.
The right of the plaintiff to dower in the tan yard lot, is settled by the case of Summey vs. Patton, at this term. The, lot having been sold by the surviving partners, there will be a reference to fix the amount to which she is entitled absolutely, according to the rateable value of her life es... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/7386804 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | nc-nc | 1864-06-15T00:00:00 | {
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23967d9c989ed6e0 | opinion | nc | Wood v. Bradshaw |
Pbausoh, O. J.
Has Congress power to conscript citizens to «¿rue as agriculturists, and thereby take from the Staje the right to require them to perform ci Home Guard ” duty ? _ •
The only doubt I have had is as to the fir-t branch of the question, i. e., can the Con fed orate States, while one part of our cit... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/7386805 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | nc-nc | 1864-12-15T00:00:00 | {
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6f7ba88b1d0171f7 | opinion | nc | Wood v. Bradshaw |
MANLY, J.,
dissenting. Having a decided conviction to the contrary, I cannot concur in the opinion of a majority ♦f the Court. ‘
Tho'.question is, whether an exempt, who owns fifteen hands, and has g.ven bond, as required by the act of Congress of l'7th Feb.,' 18.64, 4 sess , cb. 5, sec. 10, par.'4, is bound to ... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/7386806 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | nc-nc | 1864-12-15T00:00:00 | {
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b462ec45f1655c25 | opinion | nc | White v. Mallett |
PKAR-ioN, 0. J.
Assuming that the plaintiff was, in thejirst instance, entitled to exemption as the owner or manager of fifteen hands,"we are of opinion that he is too late in now making an application,on that ground.
*35 One of the conditions of the exemption is, that the4party shall sell the surplus of prov... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/7386810 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | nc-nc | 1864-12-15T00:00:00 | {
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54361a5285cc7366 | opinion | nc | Johnson v. Olive |
M/.NRY ,'iudgo.'
The judgment of the (Superior Court appears to us to be correct. « ,
Wo fake the nnior«''m>.H‘, upon which the action is brought, to by susceptible of but two interpretations. It is either an indorsement importing an unconditional promise. i.'üi to continue in ¡o:ve for a limited term only : ... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/7386867 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | nc-nc | 1864-06-15T00:00:00 | {
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f8a56445061ecf97 | opinion | nc | Murchison v. McNeill |
'Battle J.
The'General Assembly, by an Act which went into effect the 11th day of February, 1863, imposed a tax of all tbe nett profits above seventy-five. per.cent, upon tbe cost of production on every person or corporation manufacturing cotton or woolen cloth, or a mixture of both, from and after the first day o... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/7386869 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | nc-nc | 1864-06-15T00:00:00 | {
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77920d563fb273f6 | opinion | nc | State v. Harwood |
Mavi.y J.
The ease in the Court below seems to be set forth in the record with particularity. The evidence, as well as the charge of Cue presiding judge, seem to he full and completo.
Wi have examined these hi connexion with each other, and are of opinion that the .chavge is applicable and ie-sponsion to evi-ry ... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/7386870 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | nc-nc | 1864-06-15T00:00:00 | {
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d0ee2fbf6d0a8dd6 | opinion | nc | State v. McNeeley |
Batbm? J.
.The decision of this case depends upon the question whether the defendant, w! en he committed the act of retailing, was the assignee of \V. 0. Good, or was merely his agent or manager. If he were the assignee, wo expressed the opinion arguendo in State vs. Gerhardt, 3 Jones, 178 , that he could not s... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/7386871 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | nc-nc | 1864-06-15T00:00:00 | {
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9a70a7f9ec4c5e9d | opinion | nc | Woodford v. Higly |
Manly J.
The judgment of the Court helow is in conformity with the decision of this Court in the case of Den on demise of Mabley vs. W hitmore, 2 Dev. and Bat., 537, and is certainly correct. The c ¡ntrary view arises, we suppose, from a misapplication to the case of the statute in relation to estates held in joi... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/7386872 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | nc-nc | 1864-06-15T00:00:00 | {
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cb81482d631f8f46 | opinion | nc | Ferguson v. M'Carter |
JSeawell, J.
delivered the Opinion qf the Court:
The Act of Assembly allows every Plaintiff or Defend» ant the right of Appeal from the County to the Superior Court; but it requires, for the benefit of the Appellee, that bond and security should be given. If an Appeal has been allowed, and the Appellant has om... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/7386657 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | nc-nc | 1817-01-15T00:00:00 | {
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b4f21b411bd5ac7e | opinion | nc | Den on Demise of the Heirs of Campbell v. M'Arthur |
Seawell, J.
delivered the Opinion of the Court:
The case finds, that Neill M1-Arthur, in 1775, was taken prisoner of war by the American People, then in resistance to British authority, and that in July, 1777, he being then a prisoner, was permitted to return, upon security, from Maryland to this State, fo... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/7386662 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | nc-nc | 1817-01-15T00:00:00 | {
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0c9a1fe0d5d20c4c | opinion | nc | Summers v. Parker |
Taylor, C. J.
When the Defendant cannot be personally served‘with process, his property may be attached to effect the same object which a writ aims at, viz. to enforce his appearance. That this is the design of the attachment law, is declared in so many words, by the original act in Davis's Revisal; ‡ —the attac... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/7386669 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | nc-nc | 1817-07-15T00:00:00 | {
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c2096fc3d81b37fa | opinion | nc | State v. Dick |
Manly*,J.
. m looking into the record in this case two errors appear to have been committed on the trial, for one of which, at any rate, the prisoner is entitled to a venire de novo.
On the trial a question anise an to the withdrawal of certain confessions oí the prisoner. The Court declined withdrawing them... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/7386816 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | nc-nc | 1864-12-15T00:00:00 | {
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6f2dc2ae2a46affe | opinion | nc | Edwards v. Parks |
PeaksoN, C. J.
The negro girl for whom the note in. controversy was given, was recovered by fhe plaintiff in right of his wife, in a suit m Virginia. When tlio negro was sold the plaintiff said, “she was Lis wife's property, and she could do what she pleased with her.” Ilis wife joins the plaintiff in executing th... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/7386818 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | nc-nc | 1864-06-15T00:00:00 | {
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1ef49bb91d6fae75 | opinion | nc | State v. Duckworth |
MaNly, J.
The Court below put, as we think, the proper construction upon the transaction between Smyth and the defendant. It passed the ownership of the slave to the defendant for reasons very clearly given by the Court, and we deem it unnecessary to add more.
Looking into the record we find the indictment has n... | cl-bulk://2026-06-30/opinions/7386875 | public-domain-edict-of-government | 2026-06-30T00:00:00 | nc-nc | 1864-06-15T00:00:00 | {
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