Howard v. County of Durham

STROUD, Judge.

Sadie Howard (“plaintiff”) appeals from the order entered 17 October 2012 dismissing both of her claims against Durham County (“defendant”). She argues on appeal that the trial court erred in granting defendant’s motion to dismiss because it had jurisdiction over defendant and she properly pled each claim. For the following reasons, we affirm.

I. Background

On 26 July 2012, plaintiff filed a complaint against defendant in Superior Court, Durham County, for breach of contract and negligent misrepresentation. Plaintiff’s complaint alleged that in April 2010, she had filed a…