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Reichhold Chemicals, Inc. v. Goel

Citations: 577 S.E.2d 634; 356 N.C. 677Docket: 604P01

Court: Supreme Court of North Carolina; February 26, 2003; North Carolina; State Supreme Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

The Supreme Court of North Carolina addressed the appeal in the case of Reichhold Chemicals, Inc. v. Anil B. Goel, No. 604P01, on February 27, 2003. The Plaintiff, Reichhold Chemicals, filed a notice of appeal under G.S. 7A-30, while the Defendant, Anil B. Goel, submitted a motion to dismiss the appeal, arguing that there was no substantial constitutional question at stake. The Court allowed the motion to dismiss the appeal. Additionally, the Plaintiff sought discretionary review of the North Carolina Court of Appeals' decision under G.S. 7A-31, which was denied by the Court. Both orders were certified to the North Carolina Court of Appeals. The prior report of the case is cited as 146 N.C.App. 137, 555 S.E.2d 281.

Legal Issues Addressed

Appeal Dismissal Due to Lack of Substantial Constitutional Question

Application: The Supreme Court of North Carolina dismissed the appeal because the defendant successfully argued that the appeal did not raise a substantial constitutional question.

Reasoning: The Defendant, Anil B. Goel, submitted a motion to dismiss the appeal, arguing that there was no substantial constitutional question at stake. The Court allowed the motion to dismiss the appeal.

Discretionary Review Under G.S. 7A-31

Application: The plaintiff's request for discretionary review of the North Carolina Court of Appeals' decision was denied by the Supreme Court.

Reasoning: Additionally, the Plaintiff sought discretionary review of the North Carolina Court of Appeals' decision under G.S. 7A-31, which was denied by the Court.