Legal Opinion

Sawyer v. Chevron U.S.A., Inc.

Supreme Court of Alabama

Decided November 5, 1982No. 81-171PublishedCited by 13 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Sawyer brought this action against Chevron U.S.A., Inc., and others, to recover for injuries sustained in an automobile collision. Before proceeding to trial, Chevron's motion for summary judgment was granted and final judgment was entered in its behalf, pursuant to Rule 54 (b), ARCP. Sawyer appeals. We reverse and remand.

Sawyer was injured when a tractor-trailer truck, driven by Benjamin M. Brunson, an employee of McDonald Petroleum Company, collided with the rear of an automobile in which Sawyer was a passenger. The Chevron insignia was emblazoned on the trailer that also contained Chevron…

2Cases cited9 opinions

  1. Moore-Handley Hardware Co. v. WilliamsSupreme Court of Alabama · 1939
  2. Tuscaloosa Veneer Co. v. MartinSupreme Court of Alabama · 1937
  3. Stevens v. Deaton Truck Line, Inc.Supreme Court of Alabama · 1951
  4. Deaton Truck Line, Inc. v. AckerSupreme Court of Alabama · 1954
  5. Cox v. Howard Hall CompanySupreme Court of Alabama · 1972

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3Cited by13 opinions

  1. Pugh v. Butler Telephone Co., Inc.Supreme Court of Alabama · 1987
  2. Williams v. Tennessee River Pulp & Paper Co.Supreme Court of Alabama · 1983
  3. Tittle v. Alabama Power Co.Supreme Court of Alabama · 1990
  4. Sessions Co., Inc. v. TurnerSupreme Court of Alabama · 1986
  5. Fahey v. CATV SUBSCRIBER SERVICESSupreme Court of Alabama · 1990

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