Legal Opinion
Hechler Chevrolet, Inc. v. General Motors Corp.
Supreme Court of Virginia
Decided November 27, 1985No. Record 821275PublishedCited by 118 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtRussell, J.
This is a contract dispute between a franchised motor vehicle dealer and its manufacturer. The dealer contends that the manufacturer wrongfully terminated or refused to renew the dealer’s franchise in violation of Code § 46.1-547(e), part of the Virginia Motor Vehicle Dealer Licensing Act. The dealer further contends that the manufacturer conspired with a competing dealer to interfere with the plaintiff dealer’s business.
On June 8, 1981, Hechler Chevrolet, Inc. (Hechler), filed a motion for judgment in four counts against General Motors Corporation (General Motors) and Capital GMC Trucks,…
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