Legal Opinion
Johnson v. Mpl Leasing Corporation
Supreme Court of Alabama
Decided October 7, 1983No. 81-693PublishedCited by 25 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Defendants Jay Johnson and Jay Johnson Business Products, Inc., ("Johnson") appeal from a judgment in favor of MPL Leasing Corporation arising out of a breach of contract action. We affirm.
The question to be considered by this Court is whether a foreign corporation, not qualified to do business in this state, may nevertheless utilize Alabama courts to enforce a contract which concerns the lease or sale, or both, of products within Alabama to Alabama citizens.
MPL Leasing Corporation ("MPL") is a California corporation organized for the purpose of offering alternative financing plans to dealers…
2Cases cited14 opinions
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- Bevill v. OwenSupreme Court of Alabama · 1979
- Andrews v. John E. Smith's Sons Co.Supreme Court of Alabama · 1979
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3Cited by25 opinions
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