William C. Vick Construction Co. v. North Carolina Farm Bureau Federation

WYNN, Judge.

Movant William C. Vick Construction Company (“Vick”), appeals the trial court’s order denying its motion to alter/amend judgment, or in the alternative, to open judgment. Additionally, respondent North Carolina Farm Bureau Federation (“Farm Bureau”) appeals the trial court’s order allowing Vick to depose the arbitrator. We reverse and remand in part and affirm in part.

In 1993, a dispute arose during the construction of an addition to the Farm Bureau’s headquarters between Vick, the general contractor, and Farm Bureau, the owner. The construction contract required the parties to…