Smith Architectural Metals, LLC v. American Railing Systems, Inc.

HUNTER, Robert C., Judge.

Third party defendant First Line Coatings, Inc. (“First Line”) appeals from an order entered 17 September 2009 denying First Line’s motion to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction pursuant to Rule 12(b)(2) of the North Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure. After careful review, we reverse the trial court’s order.

Background

The record tends to establish the following facts: In March 2007, plaintiff, Smith Architectural Metals, LLC (“Smith Metals”), a North Carolina corporation, contracted with defendant and third party plaintiff, American Railing Systems, Inc.…