Harrelson Rubber Co. v. Layne

WHICHARD, Judge.

I

The issue is whether the court properly dismissed plaintiffs action for lack of personal jurisdiction over the nonresident defendant. We hold that G.S. 1-75.4(5) confers on our courts authority to exercise personal jurisdiction over defendant; that defendant’s activities meet the minimum contacts test; and that exercise of jurisdiction thus does not offend due process.

II

Plaintiff is a Delaware corporation with its principal office and place of business in Asheboro, North Carolina. Defendant, a sole proprietor in a tire and recapping business, is a citizen and resident of…