Harold J. Bellmore, Michael J. Fox, and James M. Montesanto, Harold J. Bellmore, Cross-Appellant v. Mobil Oil Corporation, Cross-Appellee

DAVIS, Circuit Judge:

The major matters before us on this appeal are (1) whether the provision of the Connecticut Gasoline Dealer’s Act requiring payment of good will under certain circumstances to franchisees, Connecticut Gasoline Dealer’s Act, Conn.Gen.Stat. § 42 — 133Z (b) (Connecticut Act), is preempted by the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. §§ 2801-2841 (1982) (PMPA or Act), and (2) whether cross-appellant Harold J. Bellmore waived his right to trial by jury on the first count of his amended complaint. We hold that § 42-133Z (b) of the Connecticut Act is not preempted by the…