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2 N.C. 496

Foreman v. . Tyson

Superior Court of North Carolina

Decided September 5, 1797

Superior Court of North Carolina · decided 1797-09-05

Decided 1797-09-05

¶1I am satisfied with the former decisions. I have heard many arguments upon this question, and I am every time more and more strengthened in the opinion, that the former adjudications are proper. To avoid a grant upon parol testimony would be dreadful indeed; the most valuable estates might be overturned by one or two corrupt witnesses at any time. It is far better to reject such testimony than let in such an evil with it.

¶2So the evidence was rejected.

¶3The jury had better give a special verdict, that the law upon this point may be settled upon a deliberate decision.

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