Sheppard v. Salter
1 N.C. 40
Sup. Ct. N.C.
1796
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said he ought to have prayed a continuance.

But on his observing that he had thought that by going to trial and satisfying the court, by the testimony of a witness who attended, that he had a good cause of action, and that he failed only on the proof of a re-assumption: the justice of the case being on his side, he would appear entitled to the favour he prayed:

Davit for the plaintiff. Arnett for the defendant. Stone, J.

Let the nonsuit be set aside, on payments of full costs.

M’Coy, J. tacente.