Christensen Motor Sales, Inc. v. American Motor Sales, Inc.

SHEPARD, Justice.

This is an appeal from a summary judgment in favor of defendant in an action by Christensen Motor Sales, Inc., resulting from the cancellation of Christensen’s motor vehicle dealership franchise issued to Christensen by defendant-respondent American Motor Sales Corporation. We affirm.

American Motor Sales, an automotive manufacturer, and Christensen Motors entered into a ten-year franchise agreement on May 20, 1978, which agreement generally provided that American Motor Sales would supply Christensen with motor vehicles, parts and accessories. The agreement stated:

“This…