Spinks v. Taylor

MARTIN (Harry C.), Judge.

Plaintiffs contend the self-help eviction procedures of defendant are contrary to the law of North Carolina and, therefore, the court erred in denying their motions for summary judgment and in allowing summary judgment for defendant.

They first argue defendant’s agents who carry out the padlocking procedures are “debt collectors” as defined by N.C.G.S. 75-50 (3) and therefore bound by the provisions of Article 2 of Chapter 75. We do not decide whether defendant’s agents are “debt collectors” within the meaning of the statute because the record fails to show any…