Dogwood Development & Management Co. LLC v. White Oak Transport Co.

MARTIN, Justice.

The Court of Appeals dismissed defendant White Oak Transport Company, Inc.’s appeal for violations of the North Carolina Rules of Appellate Procedure (“appellate rules” or “rules”). We reverse and remand with instructions, and clarify the manner in which the appellate courts should address violations of the appellate rules.

On 29 April 2004, plaintiff Dogwood Development and Management Company, LLC brought a breach of contract action against defendant in connection with defendant’s waste hauling business. At trial, a jury found plaintiff and defendant entered into a contract,…