Wood v. Hollingsworth

TIMMONS-GOODSON, Judge.

Brenda Wood (“plaintiff”) appeals the trial court order granting defendants’ motion to dismiss plaintiffs claim pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1A-1, Rule 12(b)(6). For the reasons discussed herein, we reverse.

The facts and procedural history pertinent to the instant appeal are as follows: On 11 November 1998, plaintiff hired defendants to provide legal representation for her in connection with personal injuries and damages plaintiff sustained in an 8 March 1997 automobile collision (“the collision”). The parties entered into a written “Personal Injury Contract.”

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