Legal Opinion
Harry Dowless v. Warren-Rupp Houdailles, Inc., and Houdailles Industries, Inc.
Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
Decided September 15, 1986No. 85-2301PublishedCited by 33 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
ERVIN, Circuit Judge:
This is an appeal by Harry Dowless (“Dowless”) from the dismissal of his action against Warren-Rupp Houdailles, Inc. (“Warren-Rupp”). Dowless sought damages from Warren-Rupp for breach of contract; violations of N.C.Gen.Stat. § 75-1.1 (unfair and deceptive business practices) and N.C.Gen.Stat. § 66-155 (misappropriation of a business secret); and common law unfair competition. 1 The district court dismissed Dowless’ complaint against Warren-Rupp for lack of personal jurisdiction. Because we find that the requirements of the North Carolina long-arm statute and due process…
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