Legal Opinion

Oates v. Jag, Inc.

Court of Appeals of North Carolina

Decided February 7, 1984No. 8210SC1338PublishedCited by 4 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

BRASWELL, Judge.

The plaintiffs are the third purchasers of a house which they allege was negligently constructed by the defendant. In its answer the defendant asserts that because there has never been a relationship between them, contractual or otherwise, the plaintiffs have failed to state a claim upon which relief can be granted. The trial court granted the defendant’s Rule 12(b)(6) motion. The plaintiffs appeal.

The real property in question was originally owned by the defendant who built a dwelling house on the lot in 1978. The defendant sold the house and property to Mr. and Mrs. Edwin…

2Cases cited9 opinions

  1. MacPherson v. . Buick Motor Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1916
  2. Griffin v. Wheeler-Leonard & Co., Inc.Supreme Court of North Carolina · 1976
  3. Hartley v. BallouSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1974
  4. Forbis v. HoneycuttSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1981
  5. Levy v. C. Young Construction Co., Inc.New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division · 1957

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3Cited by4 opinions

  1. Gaito v. AumanCourt of Appeals of North Carolina · 1984
  2. Domingue v. NEHEMIAH II, INC.Court of Appeals of North Carolina · 2010
  3. Evans v. MitchellCourt of Appeals of North Carolina · 1985
  4. Gaito v. AumanCourt of Appeals of North Carolina · 1984

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