Francis v. Mortgage Security Corp. of America

Supreme Court of North Carolina
Francis v. Mortgage Security Corp. of America, 153 S.E. 317 (N.C. 1930)
198 N.C. 734; 1930 N.C. LEXIS 463
Stacy

Francis v. Mortgage Security Corp. of America

Opinion of the Court

Stacy, C. J.,

after stating the case: There is a direct conflict in the evidence as to- whether the plaintiff was employed by the Mortgage Security Corporation of America, and the issue, as framed (conceding its sufficiency), necessarily called for a determination of this question. Hence it was error to direct a verdict thereon in plaintiff’s favor.

*736 Likewise, we think the rulings against tbe intervener were too restrictive of its rights. When property is attached, which is claimed by a stranger to the proceeding, such claimant may intervene and assert his title thereto. C. S., 829 and 840; Bulluck v. Haley, ante, 355.

There are other exceptions appearing on the record, worthy of consideration, but as a new trial must be awarded as to both appellants, we shall not consider them now. They may not arise on another hearing.

New trial.

Reference

Full Case Name
W. R. Francis v. Mortgage Security Corporation of America, Union Trust Company of Maryland, and the Insured Mortgage Bond Corporation of North Carolina.
Status
Published