Johnson v. BP Oil Co.
Supreme Court of Alabama
1Opinion of the Court
BP Oil Company ("BP Oil") and Marketing Corporation of America ("MCA") sued Larry Johnson and Daniel L. Brown, seeking a judgment declaring that neither Johnson nor Brown was entitled to a BMW automobile that was being offered in a promotional contest. In the alternative to its request for a declaratory judgment, BP Oil and MCA interpleaded those parties claiming the BMW.
Johnson counterclaimed, alleging breach of contract and fraud and seeking damages equal to the value of the BMW. Brown counterclaimed for an attorney fee. Brown also moved for a partial summary judgment on the issue of an…
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