Legal Opinion
Benetton Services Corp. v. Benedot, Inc.
Supreme Court of Alabama
Decided September 1, 1989No. 88-721PublishedCited by 31 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Benetton Services Corporation ("Benetton"), an Italian clothing manufacturer and distributor, appeals from an order enjoining it from drawing on an irrevocable letter of credit issued by Southland Bank of Dothan ("Southland") on behalf of Benedot, Inc. ("Benedot").
Benedot was formed for the purpose of selling Benetton clothing at retail. The agreement between Benedot and Benetton provided that Benedot would sell only Benetton clothing. Benedot opened a retail outlet in Dothan and one in Auburn.
Benedot placed several orders with Benetton over a period of approximately 36 months. All of the…
2Cases cited7 opinions
- Kennedy Elec. Co. v. Moore-Handley, Inc.Supreme Court of Alabama · 1983
- Earnest v. Pritchett-Moore, Inc.Supreme Court of Alabama · 1981
- Clanton v. Bains Oil Co., Inc.Supreme Court of Alabama · 1982
- Russellville Production Credit Ass'n v. FrostSupreme Court of Alabama · 1986
- Teleprompter of Mobile, Inc. v. Bayou Cable TVSupreme Court of Alabama · 1983
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3Cited by31 opinions
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