Alexander v. Alexander

DAVIS, Judge.

*511 This case involves a dispute regarding the meaning of the phrase "in or affecting commerce" as used in North Carolina's Unfair and Deceptive Trade Practices Act ("UDTPA"). Richard C. Alexander ("Defendant") appeals from a default judgment entered in favor of Eric Carl Alexander ("Plaintiff") on his claims for breach of fiduciary duty, unjust enrichment, and unfair and deceptive trade practices under the UDTPA. On appeal, Defendant argues that the trial court erred in determining that his acts were "in or affecting commerce" for purposes of the UDTPA. After careful review, we…