Legal Opinion
Rodgers, John v. Sun Refining and Marketing Company
Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
Decided September 24, 1985No. 85-1089PublishedCited by 10 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
JAMES HUNTER, III, Circuit Judge:
Plaintiff-appellee John Rodgers (“Rodgers”) originally brought an action to enjoin defendant-appellant Sun Refining & Marketing Company (“Sun”) from terminating his gasoline dealer franchise in violation of the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act (“PMPA”), 15 U.S.C. § 2801 et seq. (1982). The District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania found that Sun had grounds to refuse to renew the franchise relationship, but nevertheless allowed Rodgers to submit a proposed franchise agreement, which Sun refused to consider. Characterizing…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- William C. Brach, Cross-Appellant v. Amoco Oil Company, a Maryland Corporation, Cross-AppelleeCourt of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · 1982
- Sun Refining and Marketing Company, Formerly Sun Oil Company of Pennsylvania v. Pat J. RagoCourt of Appeals for the Third Circuit · 1984
3Cited by10 opinions
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- Glenside West Corp. v. Exxon Co., USADistrict Court, D. New Jersey · 1991
- Mobil Oil Corporation v. Theadeous S. Karbowski, D/B/A Ted's Mobil Service StationCourt of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1989
- John Robertson v. Mobil Oil CorporationCourt of Appeals for the Third Circuit · 1985
- Slatky v. Amoco Oil Co.District Court, M.D. Pennsylvania · 1986
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