Legal Opinion

Dworak v. Olson Construction Company

Supreme Court of Colorado

Decided June 21, 1976No. C-678PublishedCited by 27 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtJustice Day

We granted certiorari to review a decision of the court of appeals involving choice of law principles in interpreting the effect of a covenant not to sue in personal injury damage claim. Dworak v. Olson Construction Company, 35 Colo. App. 278, 533 P.2d 946 (1975). We reverse and remand.

This action arises out of an automobile collision. Stanley and Marie Dworak (petitioners), were struck by a vehicle operated by Horace Gourley, an employee of Olson Construction Company (respondent) on July 25, 1970. Petitioners allege that they sustained serious injuries, some of which are permanent.

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2Cases cited5 opinions

  1. First National Bank in Fort Collins v. RostekSupreme Court of Colorado · 1973
  2. Holve v. DraperIdaho Supreme Court · 1973
  3. Centala v. NavrudeMichigan Court of Appeals · 1973
  4. Chandler v. City of AuroraSupreme Court of Colorado · 1965
  5. Dworak v. Olson Construction CompanyColorado Court of Appeals · 1975

3Cited by27 opinions

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