Overton v. Evans Logging, Inc.

HUNTER, JR., Robert N., Judge.

Walter Overton and Hattie Overton (“Plaintiffs”) appeal from the trial court’s order dismissing their complaint for failure to state a claim upon which relief may be granted. We reverse.

*75I. Factual & Procedural History

Plaintiff Walter Overton worked for Mobley Construction Company as a logging truck driver. Defendant International Paper Company (“International Paper”) owned the timber rights to the trees at a logging site in Halifax County (“the logging site”). Defendant Evans Logging, Inc. (“Evans Logging”) contracted with International Paper to remove the timber…