Hendrix v. ADVANCED METAL CORP.

STEELMAN, Judge.

Where plaintiffs’ claims were compulsory counterclaims in Advanced Metal’s previously filed action, the trial court erred in failing to dismiss plaintiffs’ action.

I. Factual and Procedural Background

Defendant Advanced Metal Corporation (“Advanced Metal”) is a North Carolina corporation with its principal place of business in New Hanover County. On or about 29 April 2007, Dawne and Christopher Hendrix (“plaintiffs”) entered into a contract with Advanced Metal for the purpose of furnishing the materials and providing the labor to install a metal roof on plaintiffs’ home in Pitt…