Harris v. Peters

Third-party plaintiff Richard Harris appeals from an order of the circuit court dismissing with prejudice his action against third-party defendant Scott Peters. It is from this order that Harris now appeals to this court pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 301 (134 Ill. 2d R. 301).

FACTUAL BACKGROUND

On October 8, 1988, Harris entered into a lease agreement with U.B. Vehicle Leasing, Inc. (hereinafter UB), whereby Harris leased a 1988 Audi from UB. On September 6,1991, the Audi was totaled in a collision with Peters’ vehicle. Peters’ insurer tendered Harris a check for the fair market value of the…