Joyner v. Adams

EAGLES, Judge.

I

Both parties argue that the trial court erred in concluding that there was no “meeting of the minds” on the rent escalation provision. Each contends that there is no evidentiary basis for finding the other party had a contrary intention. A trial court’s findings of fact, however, are conclusive on appeal if supported by competent evidence, Hill v. Town of Hillsborough, 48 N.C. App. 553, 269 S.E. 2d 303 (1980), and there is evidence here to support the trial court’s findings.

Plaintiff introduced three memoranda written during the negotiation process. One, written to Mr. Joyner…