Wood v. Brook , 1 N.C. 213 ( 1793 )

CASE. The plaintiff declared to his damage £. 17, and there was judgment on demurrer for £. 17 and 10s. pro damnis, and the judgment was reversed for the damages being uncertain; the court cannot tax damages, without of inquiry. Otherwise in debt where the demand is certain. And the judgment was reversed per totam curiam, (absente Hyde, C.J.)