Fordham v. Eason

ORR, Justice.

This case arises out of a dispute between defendant-appellant American Woodland Industries, Inc. (AWI) and plaintiff-appellee Wendell A. Fordham over a parcel of timber owned by defendants A.V. Eason and his wife, Grace W. Eason (Easons). On 11 November 1996, the Easons signed an agreement with Fordham titled “Timber Cutting Contract.” This contract gave Fordham rights to “all timber and pulpwood located on all lands owned by Mr. A.V. Eason and being located in Johnston County, N.C.,” until 1 June 1997. On 7 February 1997, the Easons entered into a separate agreement with AWI…