Legal Opinion
Maximin v. Rivera
Supreme Court of The Virgin Islands
Decided February 20, 1990No. Civil No. 860/1988; Civil No. 944/88PublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtEltman, Judge
MEMORANDUM OPINION
These consolidated cases are before the Court on the motion for summary judgment of the defendant, Meridian Engineering, Inc. (“Meridian”). Initially, by order dated April 19,1989, summary judgment was denied. The matter then was certified for interlocutory appeal on the issue of whether the financial incompetence of a negligent independent contractor would be a sufficient basis for holding its employer liable. Because Meridian failed to timely proceed, the Appellate Division of the District Court denied leave to appeal. D.C. Civil No. 1989-156, August 19,1989. However, this…
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