King v. Demo

CARLTON, Judge.

The defendant first contends that the trial court improperly exercised jurisdiction. We do not agree.

This action was commenced on 22 December 1977 by the plaintiff. On that date, the minor child was physically present in North Carolina.

The applicable statute is G.S. 50-13.5(c)(2). That statute provides in part as follows:(2) The courts of this State shall have jurisdiction to enter orders providing for the custody of a minor child when:

a. The minor child resides, has his domicile, or is physically present in this State .... (Emphasis added.)

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