G. Heileman Brewing Co. v. Stroh Brewery Co.

COUCH, Judge.

This case comes to us from the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, pursuant to the Maryland Uniform Certification of Questions of Law Act. Md.Code (1974, 1984 Repl.Vol.), §§ 12-601 to -609 of the Courts and Judicial Proceedings Article. The Fourth Circuit has certified for our determination the following questions:

1. Whether the Maryland Beer Franchise Fair Dealing Act applies to an agreement between a franchisor and a franchisee where the franchisee is also a manufacturer of beer, in competition with the franchisor.

2. Furthermore, if the Act does apply to such…