Johnson v. Brewington

HUNTER, Judge.

Irvin Wayne Brewington (“defendant”) appeals the trial court’s order striking his demand for trial de novo following entry of an “Arbitration Award and Judgment” awarding $5,426.19 in favor of Gayla B. Johnson and Rachel E. Johnson (“plaintiffs”). We reverse and remand.

Plaintiffs and defendant were involved in an automobile accident. Plaintiffs filed this action alleging negligence by defendant and seeking damages. The trial court ordered the parties to participate in nonbinding arbitration pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7A-37.1 (1999). Plaintiffs, plaintiffs’ attorney,…