Where a special finding of facts is inconsistent with the general verdict, the former controls, and the court shall give judgment accordingly.
History
(C.C.P., s. 234; Code, s. 410; Rev., s. 552; C.S., s. 586.)
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1-202
Special controls general
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