Legal Opinion

Bates v. Eckhardt Telecommunications, Inc.

Supreme Judicial Court of Maine

Decided April 18, 2002PublishedCited by 4 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtSaufley, C.J.

[¶ 1] Linda Bates appeals from the judgment of the District Court (Bangor, Gunther J.) granting a summary judgment in favor of Eckhardt Telecommunications, Inc. Bates argues that jury questions exist regarding whether an agency relationship existed and whether the company’s foreman negligently entrusted the company vehicle to an employee. We dismiss this appeal for lack of a final judgment.

I. BACKGROUND

[¶ 2] The following facts are set forth in the parties’ M.R. Civ. P. 56 statements of material facts. In October of 2000, a car driven by Thomas Hafford collided with a car driven by Linda…

2Cases cited7 opinions

  1. Canal National Bank v. BeckerSupreme Judicial Court of Maine · 1981
  2. Dexter v. Town of NorwaySupreme Judicial Court of Maine · 1998
  3. Durgin v. RobertsonSupreme Judicial Court of Maine · 1981
  4. Musson v. GodleySupreme Judicial Court of Maine · 1999
  5. In Re Adoption of Matthew R.Supreme Judicial Court of Maine · 2000

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