Court of Appeals of North Carolina October 16, 2012, No. COA12-397 (Kirkland's Stores, Inc. v. Cleveland Gastonia, LLC)

HUNTER, JR., Robert N., Judge.

Defendants Cleveland Gastonia, LLC (“Cleveland Gastonia”), Cleveland Gastonia II, LLC (“Cleveland Gastonia II”), Sandwick Gastonia, LLC (“Sandwick Gastonia”) and Panera, LLC (“Panera”) (collectively, “Defendants”) appeal the trial court’s denial of their motions to change venue under Rule 12(b)(3) of the North Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure as well as N.C. Gen.