Modern Globe, Inc. v. Spellman

MORRIS, Chief Judge.

The sole question posed for decision is whether the trial court acquired personal jurisdiction over defendant pursuant to G.S. 1-75.4(5) and Rule 4(j) of the North Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure. G.S. 1-75.4 provides, in pertinent part, as follows:

A court of this State having jurisdiction of the subject matter has jurisdiction over a person served in an action pursuant to Rule 4(j) of the Rules of Civil Procedure under any of the following circumstances:(5) Local Services, Goods or Contracts. — In any action which:(a) Arises out of a promise, made anywhere to the…