A.R. Haire, Inc. v. St. Denis

WYNN, Judge.

To establish in personam jurisdiction over non-resident defendants, there must be “certain minimum contacts [between the nonresident defendant and the forum] such that the maintenance of the suit does not offend ‘traditional notions of fair play and substantial justice.’ ” Tom Togs, Inc. v. Ben Elias Indus. Corp., 318 N.C. 361, 365, 348 S.E.2d 782, 786 (1986) (citations omitted). Plaintiff argues that Defendants’ telephone calls, negotiations, and document exchange of a proposed contract are sufficient to establish the required “minimum contacts” required by due process. As we…