Legal Opinion
Minpeco, S.A. v. Conticommodity Services, Inc.
District Court, S.D. New York
Decided January 6, 1988No. 81 Civ. 7619 (MEL)PublishedCited by 18 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
LASKER, District Judge.
In this action, alleging a conspiracy to manipulate upward the price of silver and silver futures, Banque Populaire Suisse (“BPS”) has moved to dismiss, or alternatively for summary judgment dismissing, the cross-claims of defendant Mahmoud Fustok (“Fustok”). After Fustok filed his cross-claims against BPS for contribution and indemnity of any damages he might be ordered to pay, BPS settled with plaintiff Minpeco. BPS argues that the legal effect of the settlement and principles of law restricting contribution and indemnity require dismissal of Fustok’s cross-claims.…
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