Barber v. Dixon

ARNOLD, Judge.

We first note that injunction is a proper equitable remedy to enforce a restrictive covenant when the plaintiffs show that their remedy at law is inadequate and that they will suffer irreparable damage if the violation is allowed to continue. See Ingle v. Stubbins, 240 N.C. 382, 82 S.E. 2d 388 (1954); Franzle v. Waters, 18 N. C. App. 371, 197 S.E. 2d 15 (1973). Because the plaintiffs here have met this burden, the judgment is affirmed.

North Carolina follows the rule of strict construction when interpreting restrictive covenants. That is, any ambiguities will be resolved in favor…