Mazda Motors of America, Inc. v. Southwestern Motors, Inc.

HUSKINS, Justice.

Plaintiff presents two questions which determine this appeal: (1) Does the 10 July 1974 mutual termination agreement between plaintiff and defendant effectively terminate the automobile dealership between the parties? (2) Does defendant owe plaintiff on account the sum of $8,795.09?

Resolution of the first question requires consideration of G.S. 20-305(6) which provides:

“It shall be unlawful for any manufacturer, factory branch, distributor, or distributor branch, or any field representative, officer, agent, or any representative whatsoever of any of them:

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