Sandhill Amusements, Inc. v. Sheriff of Onslow County

HUNTER, JR., Robert N., Judge.

Onslow County Sheriff Ed Brown (“Sheriff Brown”) appeals from orders entered on 4 November 2013 denying his motions to dismiss under Rule 12 as well as granting a preliminary injunction in favor of plaintiffs Sandhill Amusements, LLC (“Sandhill”) and Gift Surplus, LLC (“Gift Surplus”) (collectively “Plaintiffs”).1

We agree with Sheriff Brown that this Court has jurisdiction to determine his interlocutory appeal of the motions to dismiss because *342his defense of sovereign immunity affects a substantial right warranting immediate review. We vacate certain portions of…