Ocean City Express Co. v. Atlas Van Lines, Inc.

OPINION

SIMANDLE, Chief Judge:

Contents

I. INTRODUCTION,. .816

II. BACKGROUND.. .318

III. STANDARD OF REVIEW.. .821

A. Summary Judgment Standard, Generally. . .321

IV. DISCUSSION.. .321

A. New Jersey Franchise Practices Act. ..321

1. 20% Requirement... 322

2. Status as an “Innocent Franchisee”... 324

B. Evidence of Damages caused by Atlas’ alleged violation of the NJFPA.. .325

1. Loss of Earnings/Revenues... 325

a. Mr. Portock’s Opinion is Admissible... 325

b. Mr. Webers’ Testimony has some Relevance... 327

2. Costs of De-branding.. .328

V.CONCLUSION.. .329

I. INTRODUCTION

In this action, Plaintiff Ocean City…