Mercier v. Daniels

SMITH, Judge.

Plaintiff William J. Mercier, Sr. appeals from the trial court’s “Revised and Final Order and Judgment” granting summary judgment in favor of defendant U-Haul Company of North Carolina (U-Haul) on 17 May 1999. We affirm.

William and Nancy Mercier were married in 1969, separated in 1992, reconciled in 1994 and lived together continuously from 1994 until 29 December 1997. Mr. and Mrs. Mercier jointly operated Auto Specialists, a used car dealership in Wilmington, North Carolina. Mr. Mercier purchased, repaired and sold cars, while Mrs. Mercier performed office duties and paperwork.…