Legal Opinion
Morris v. International Yogurt Co.
Washington Supreme Court
Decided December 4, 1986No. 51979-0PublishedCited by 32 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtDurham, J.
Vernon and Marilyn Morris appeal from a Court of Appeals decision holding that the respondent, International Yogurt Company (IYC) did not violate the Franchise Investment Protection Act (FIPA), RCW 19.100, when it sold them a franchise. The Morrises contend that IYC violated FIPA by failing to comply with the statute's requirements for exemption from registration and by failing to disclose to them a material fact concerning the franchise.
On June 21, 1977, Vernon and Marilyn Morris entered into a franchise agreement with International Yogurt Company. In the agreement, IYC granted the Morrises…
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