Court of Appeals of North Carolina February 7, 2006, COA05-551 (Hughes v. Webster)

McCullough, Judge.

Plaintiffs appeal from judgment entered after a jury verdict finding that plaintiff Jeffrey R. Hughes was injured, through the negligence of defendants, entitling them to recover $50,000.00 and from an order awarding costs. A new trial must be awarded.

FACTS

On 5 April 2002, plaintiffs (Mr. and Mrs.