General Time Corp. v. Eye Encounter, Inc.

MARTIN (Harry C.), Judge.

The sole issue raised on this appeal is whether the trial court erred in denying defendant’s motion to dismiss for lack of in personam jurisdiction. Defendant contends that the court’s conclusions sustaining jurisdiction are based on erroneous conclusions of law, unsupported by findings of fact based on the evidence presented. The crux of defendant’s argument is that no contract was made in this state, and absent such a contract, defendant has insufficient contacts with North Carolina to subject it to suit here.

N.C.G.S. 55-145(a) provides the basis for jurisdiction…