Jeffrey R. Kennedy, D.D.S., P.A. v. Kennedy

MARTIN, Judge.

Jeffrey R. Kennedy, D.D.S., RA. (“plaintiff”) appeals from an order denying its motion for preliminary injunction. We reverse and remand for entry of an order granting the preliminary injunction.

Plaintiff is a dental practice located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina and owned by Jeffrey R. Kennedy, D.D.S. (“Jeff’). Defendant K. Carroll Kennedy, D.D.S. (“Carroll”) formed the practice in 1967. In 1984, Carroll hired Jeff, his nephew. In 1992, Carroll sold Jeff *4a one-half interest in the practice for $250,000. Carroll and Jeff thereafter worked together as partners for five years.…