Kindred of North Carolina, Inc. v. Bond

McCullough, Judge.

Defendant Pauline Bond started defendant Bond Carpet & Floor Covering, Inc., in 1994. She used her own money to start the business. She was the president, treasurer, sole shareholder and director. Her duties were mostly bookkeeping and administrative. In 1998, she employed her sons, Rick and Tommy, and one other employee full-time. Her grandson, Ricky, worked part-time. Rick was the general manager and principal employee, as he had been in the carpet business for over 20 years.

In 1998, Ms. Bond decided to sell the business. She hired Clontz Commercial Investments, Inc., as…