Legal Opinion

Robert Camp v. Phillip G. Ruffin, D/B/A Harper Trucks, Inc., D/B/A Harper Hand Trucks, Inc. And Harper Trucks, Inc.

Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

Decided September 22, 1994No. 93-9151PublishedCited by 9 opinions

1Per curiam

Plaintiff appeals summary dismissal of his claims for fraud, misrepresentation, and breach of contract. We affirm.

I. Background

Plaintiff Robert Camp sued his employer, Harper Trucks, and its president, Philip Ruf-fin. The complaint asserted that certain promises concerning commissions and salary made to him before he accepted employment were not fulfilled; it specified two counts of recovery, fraud and negligent misrepresentation.

On Defendant’s motion for summary judgment, the district court found that plaintiffs evidence failed to suggest detrimental reliance or actual loss of money and that…

2Cases cited8 opinions

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  4. Beijing Metals & Minerals Import/export Corporation v. American Business Center, Inc., American Business Center, Inc.Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1993
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3Cited by9 opinions

  1. Freda R. VAUGHAN, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. Donna SHALALA, Defendant-AppelleeCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1995
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  3. Quinn v. Workforce 2000, Inc.District Court, E.D. Texas · 1995
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  5. Hiller v. Manufacturers Product Research Group of North America, Inc.Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1995

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