State Court of Appeals / N.C. Ct. App.

Inspirational Network, Inc. v. Combs

Decided November 3, 1998. Joseph R. John Sr. wrote the opinion for the court.

506 S.E.2d 754 · Cited 54 times

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Barclays Leasing, Inc. v. National Business Systems, Inc. · 750 F. Supp. 184
Reynolds v. Murph · 84 S.E.2d 273
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