General Motors Corp. v. Stokes Chevrolet

I do not find GM's argument in this case inconsistent with its argument in General Motors Corp. v. Stokes, 850 So.2d 1239 (Ala. 2002).

However, I would affirm the judgment of the trial court. This case is the mirror image of Cavalier Mfg., Inc. v. Clarke,862 So.2d 634 (Ala. 2003). The relocation agreement provides: "This Agreement will survive the execution of the Dealer Agreement, permitting Dealer to conduct Dealership Operations at the Property. . . ." The Oldsmobile dealer agreement the parties executed approximately six months after the relocation agreement provides, in pertinent part:

"Exc…