Revels v. Miss America Organization

ELMORE, Judge.

In this appeal, we must determine whether the trial court erred in denying defendant Miss America Organization’s (MAO) amended motion to compel arbitration of the dispute between MAO and plaintiff Rebekah Chantay Revels. For the reasons stated herein, we conclude that the trial court did not err, and we affirm the trial court’s order.

The factual and procedural background is as follows: On 22 June 2002, plaintiff was designated “Miss North Carolina 2002” by defendant Miss North Carolina Pageant Organization, Inc. (MNCPO) after winning a public contest sponsored by MNCPO. MNCPO is…