Fulcher v. Smith

249 N.C. 645 | N.C. | 1959

PeR CüRiam.

The cause o-f action stated is for an assault. The lease and plaintiff’s occupancy pursuant thereto merely -afforded an opportunity for an -assault. The forced abandonment of plaintiff’s property to escape defendant’s advances is but an element -of -damages. The action is -transitory, not local. Clay Co. v. Clay Co., 203 N.C. 12, 164 S.E. 341; Causey v. Morris, 195 N.C. 532, 142 S.E. 783.

Affirmed.

MooRE, J., took no pant in -the consideration or decision of this case.