Stokeland's case , 1 N.C. 216 ( 1793 )

Doderidge, J.

The defendant may, of course, enter a judgment against himself. Take a rule to shew cause to the contrary.

On another day it was asked, whether the postea was brought in, and *it appearing that it was, it was said that if the plaintiff may begin de novo, the defendant may be vexed for ever.

Ruled, That the defendant may enter judgment, or compel the plaintiff to be non-suited. But the non-suit was entered disjunctively, either to pay costs, or to begin de novo.