Legal Opinion · Concurring in part, dissenting in part

Braniff Airways, Inc., Phillip Addabbo, and Morton D. Stein, as of the Estate of Maurice Berg, Deceased v. Curtiss-Wright Corporation

Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit

Decided April 16, 1970No. 32884-32887_1Published

1Concurring in part, dissenting in partHays, Circuit Judge

I agree with the majority’s determination that reconsideration of our original decision at this time is required by the authorities and that Braniff’s claim for implied warranty should be reinstated. However, I would also reinstate Berg’s *432and Addabbo’s claims for implied warranty.

The majority finds it “highly doubtful” that the New York courts would permit the Florida accrual at discovery rule to govern. I do not agree. The New York courts have rejected a mechanical jurisdiction selecting rule.

“Justice, fairness and ‘the best practical result’ * * * may best be achieved by giving controlling…

2Cases cited8 opinions

  1. Babcock v. JacksonNew York Court of Appeals · 1963
  2. Flanagan v. Mount Eden General HospitalNew York Court of Appeals · 1969
  3. Schwartz v. Heyden Newport Chemical Corp.New York Court of Appeals · 1963
  4. Creviston v. General Motors CorporationSupreme Court of Florida · 1969
  5. Baron Tube Company, the Partnership of Hyman Baron and Jay Baron and Hyman Baron, Individually v. The Transport Insurance CompanyCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1966

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