Atl. Coast Props., Inc. v. Saunders

Because I believe the trial court properly granted summary judgment in favor of Respondents, I dissent.

"On appeal, an order allowing summary judgment is reviewed de novo. " Park East Sales, L.L.C. v. Clark-Langley, Inc., 186 N.C.App. 198, 202, 651 S.E.2d 235, 238 (2007) (citation omitted). "If the granting of summary judgment can be sustained on any grounds, it should be affirmed on appeal."

"Summary judgment is appropriate when 'there is no genuine issue as to any material fact' and 'any party is entitled to a judgment as a matter of law.' " Our Supreme Court has *220held that "an issue is…