Legal Opinion
Ultramar America Ltd. v. Dwelle
Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Decided April 16, 1990No. Nos. 87-6373, 87-6473PublishedCited by 40 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
GEORGE, District Judge:
Three issues are raised in these consolidated appeals, namely whether the district court erred in: (1) dismissing Ultramar America Limited’s (“Ultramar’s”) complaint; (2) sanctioning Ultramar’s counsel; and (3) awarding costs and attorney’s fees to the respondents, Thomas W. Dwelle, et al., (“Dwelle”). Because we determine that the district court lacked jurisdiction over this action, we reverse and remand with instructions to remand the matter to state court.
BACKGROUND
Ultramar purchased Beacon Oil Company (“Beacon”) from Dwelle in November 1981. Dwelle warranted that,…
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