prudent man test in North Carolina

15 North Carolina opinions name it 2 courts 1920–2003 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by North Carolina courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (4)

Case	Followed	Cited
Taylor v. Walkergreen nc · 1987 · cited in 8 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1988–2003 2 sentences 2003App. 282, 286 , 495 S.E.2d 149, 151 (1998)) because “ ‘application of the prudent man test, or any other applicable standard of care, is generally for the jury.’ ” Id. at 285-86 , 495 S.E.2d at 151 (quoting Taylor v. Walker, 320 N.C. 729, 734 , 360 S.E.2d 796, 799 (1987)). 2003App. 282, 286 , 495 S.E.2d 149, 151 (1998)) because “ ‘application of the prudent man test, or any other applicable standard of care, is generally for the jury.’ ” Id. at 285-86 , 495 S.E.2d at 151 (quoting Taylor v. Walker, 320 N.C. 729, 734 , 360 S.E.2d 796, 799 (1987)).	5	8
McFetters v. McFettersgreen ncctapp · 1990 · cited in 3 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1990–1992 2 sentences 1992As a threshold consideration, we note that in negligence cases, the issues “ ‘are ordinarily not susceptible of summary adjudication 221 because application of the prudent man test, or any other applicable standard of care, is generally for the jury.’ ” McFetters v. McFetters, 98 N.C. 1990*Negligence cases “ ‘are ordinarily not susceptible of summary adjudication because application of the prudent man test, or any other applicable standard of care, is generally for the jury.’ ” McFetters v. McFetters, 98 N.C.	2	3
Smith v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.green ncctapp · 1998 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003 2 sentences 2003App. 282, 286 , 495 S.E.2d 149, 151 (1998)) because “ ‘application of the prudent man test, or any other applicable standard of care, is generally for the jury.’ ” Id. at 285-86 , 495 S.E.2d at 151 (quoting Taylor v. Walker, 320 N.C. 729, 734 , 360 S.E.2d 796, 799 (1987)). 2003App. 282, 286 , 495 S.E.2d 149, 151 (1998)) because “ ‘application of the prudent man test, or any other applicable standard of care, is generally for the jury.’ ” Id. at 285-86 , 495 S.E.2d at 151 (quoting Taylor v. Walker, 320 N.C. 729, 734 , 360 S.E.2d 796, 799 (1987)).	1	1
Forbes v. Par Ten Group, Inc.green ncctapp · 1990 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999 2 sentences 1999App. 587, 596 , 394 S.E.2d 643, 648 (1990) (citation omitted), disc. review denied, 328 N.C. 89 , 402 S.E.2d 824 (1991), we agree with the trial court that defendant’s allegations failed as a matter of law to establish any genuine issue of material fact, see Phelps, 126 N.C. 1999Although negligence cases “are ordinarily not susceptible of summary adjudication because application of the prudent man test, or any other applicable standard of care, is generally for the jury,” Forbes v. Par Ten Group, Inc., 99 N.C.	1	1

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

Case	Negative	Cited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in North Carolina. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (12)

Case	Cited	Years
Phelps v. Spivey green ncctapp · 1997 1 sentence 1999App. 587, 596 , 394 S.E.2d 643, 648 (1990) (citation omitted), disc. review denied, 328 N.C. 89 , 402 S.E.2d 824 (1991), we agree with the trial court that defendant’s allegations failed as a matter of law to establish any genuine issue of material fact, see Phelps, 126 N.C.	1	1999–1999
FORBES, III v. Par Ten Group, Inc. green nc · 1991 2 sentences 1999App. 587, 596 , 394 S.E.2d 643, 648 (1990) (citation omitted), disc. review denied, 328 N.C. 89 , 402 S.E.2d 824 (1991), we agree with the trial court that defendant’s allegations failed as a matter of law to establish any genuine issue of material fact, see Phelps, 126 N.C. 1999App. 587, 596 , 394 S.E.2d 643, 648 (1990) (citation omitted), disc. review denied, 328 N.C. 89 , 402 S.E.2d 824 (1991), we agree with the trial court that defendant’s allegations failed as a matter of law to establish any genuine issue of material fact, see Phelps, 126 N.C.	1	1999–1999
McFetters v. McFetters neutral nc · 1990 2 sentences 1992App. 187, 191 , 390 S.E.2d 348, 350 , disc. rev. denied, 327 N.C. 140 , 394 S.E.2d 177 (1990) (quoting Taylor v. Walker, 320 N.C. 729, 734 , 360 S.E.2d 796, 799 (1987)). 1992App. 187, 191 , 390 S.E.2d 348, 350 , disc. rev. denied, 327 N.C. 140 , 394 S.E.2d 177 (1990) (quoting Taylor v. Walker, 320 N.C. 729, 734 , 360 S.E.2d 796, 799 (1987)).	1	1992–1992
DeHart v. R/S FINANCIAL CORP. green ncctapp · 1985 1 sentence 1990“A verdict may never be directed when there is conflicting evidence on contested issues of fact.” DeHart v. R/S Financial Corp., 78 N.C.	1	1990–1990
King v. Allred green nc · 1983 2 sentences 1987King v. Allred, 309 N.C. 113 , 305 S.E. 2d 554 (1983), appeal after remand, 76 N.C. 1987King v. Allred, 309 N.C. 113 , 305 S.E. 2d 554 (1983), appeal after remand, 76 N.C.	1	1987–1987
Williams v. Carolina Power & Light Co. green nc · 1979 2 sentences 1987King v. Allred, 309 N.C. 113 , 305 S.E.2d 554 (1983), appeal after remand, 76 N.C.App. 427 , 333 S.E.2d 758 (1985), disc. rev. denied, 315 N.C. 184 , 337 S.E.2d 857 (1986); Williams v. Power & Light Co., 296 N.C. 400 , 250 S.E.2d 255 (1979). 1987King v. Allred, 309 N.C. 113 , 305 S.E.2d 554 (1983), appeal after remand, 76 N.C.App. 427 , 333 S.E.2d 758 (1985), disc. rev. denied, 315 N.C. 184 , 337 S.E.2d 857 (1986); Williams v. Power & Light Co., 296 N.C. 400 , 250 S.E.2d 255 (1979).	1	1987–1987
King v. Allred neutral nc · 1985 2 sentences 1987King v. Allred, 309 N.C. 113 , 305 S.E.2d 554 (1983), appeal after remand, 76 N.C.App. 427 , 333 S.E.2d 758 (1985), disc. rev. denied, 315 N.C. 184 , 337 S.E.2d 857 (1986); Williams v. Power & Light Co., 296 N.C. 400 , 250 S.E.2d 255 (1979). 1987King v. Allred, 309 N.C. 113 , 305 S.E.2d 554 (1983), appeal after remand, 76 N.C.App. 427 , 333 S.E.2d 758 (1985), disc. rev. denied, 315 N.C. 184 , 337 S.E.2d 857 (1986); Williams v. Power & Light Co., 296 N.C. 400 , 250 S.E.2d 255 (1979).	1	1987–1987
King v. Allred green ncctapp · 1985 2 sentences 1987King v. Allred, 309 N.C. 113 , 305 S.E.2d 554 (1983), appeal after remand, 76 N.C.App. 427 , 333 S.E.2d 758 (1985), disc. rev. denied, 315 N.C. 184 , 337 S.E.2d 857 (1986); Williams v. Power & Light Co., 296 N.C. 400 , 250 S.E.2d 255 (1979). 1987King v. Allred, 309 N.C. 113 , 305 S.E. 2d 554 (1983), appeal after remand, 76 N.C.	1	1987–1987
Hale v. Duke Power Co. green ncctapp · 1979 1 sentence 1984Hale v. Power Co., 40 N.C.	1	1984–1984
Moore v. Fieldcrest Mills, Inc. green nc · 1979 2 sentences 1981Moore v. Fieldcrest Mills, Inc., 296 N.C. 467 , 251 S.E. 2d 419 (1979); Smithers v. Collins, 52 N.C. 1981Moore v. Fieldcrest Mills, Inc., 296 N.C. 467 , 251 S.E. 2d 419 (1979); Smithers v. Collins, 52 N.C.	1	1981–1981
Smithers v. Collins green ncctapp · 1981 1 sentence 1981Moore v. Fieldcrest Mills, Inc., 296 N.C. 467 , 251 S.E. 2d 419 (1979); Smithers v. Collins, 52 N.C.	1	1981–1981
J. L. Smathers & Co. v. Toxaway Hotel Co. green nc · 1913 1 sentence 1920In Smathers v. Hotel Co., 162 N. C., 346 , in which section 2205 of the negotiable instrument act was construed and applied, the Court held: “That to constitute notice of infirmity of % negotiable instrument, the holder or transferee for value before maturity must have had actual knowledge thereof, or of such facts that his action in taking it amounted to bad faith and notice that would put a reasonably prudent man upon inquiry is insufficient.” While we approve his Honor’s charge in the respects suggested, we are of opinion that there was error in withdrawing the question of the breach of war	1	1920–1920

Statutes the citing opinions construe

NC § N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1A-1 (9)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

IL 33 (1913–2016) OK 23 (1910–2018) MO 19 (1895–1984) CA 18 (1911–2021) NC 15 (1920–2003) TX 11 (1897–2020) VT 10 (1916–1995) GA 8 (1922–2026) NY 7 (1919–1985) AR 6 (1915–1994) PA 5 (1937–2012) NE 4 (1956–1986) ND 4 (1895–2011) KS 4 (1889–2013) MI 4 (1902–1971) MT 3 (1969–1984) OH 3 (1967–1989) WI 3 (1922–2024) CT 3 (1938–1990) AL 2 (1892–1928) WV 2 (1986–2014) SD 2 (1990–1990) CO 2 (1983–1990) OR 2 (1902–1970) VA 2 (1989–1995)

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