Legal Opinion
Sannit v. Aarons
District Court, D. Delaware
Decided March 13, 1969No. Civ. A. No. 3459PublishedCited by 7 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
STEEL, District Judge.
This is an action by a lessor against her lessee for damages allegedly caused by a fire resulting from the lessee’s negligence. Plaintiff is a resident of Pennsylvania, and defendant is a resident of Delaware. Jurisdiction exists because of diversity of citizenship of the parties and the amount in controversy being in excess of $10,000, exclusive of interest and costs.
Defendant has moved for summary judgment. The legal issue to be resolved turns on construction of the lease. No genuine issue exists as to any material fact.
Plaintiff is, and on August 3, 1966 was,…
2Cases cited20 opinions
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- Cerny-Pickas & Co. v. C. R. Jahn Co.Illinois Supreme Court · 1955
- Rock Springs Realty, Inc. v. WaidSupreme Court of Missouri · 1965
- Batson-Cook Co. v. Industrial Steel ErectorsCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1958
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3Cited by7 opinions
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- Barr v. CutlerAppellate Court of Illinois · 1978
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