Legal Opinion
William P. Bissett, Jr., Cross-Appellants v. Ply-Gem Industries, Inc., Cross-Appellees
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Decided June 9, 1976No. 74-2272PublishedCited by 59 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
TJOFLAT, Circuit Judge.
After an eight-day trial, this case was submitted to the jury on two theories of liability: (1) an alleged “tying” arrangement in violation of the federal antitrust laws, and (2) a charge that, by eight separate misrepresentations, defendants fraudulently induced plaintiffs to sign a franchise agreement, in violation of the laws of Florida 1 In its answers to special interrogato ries, the jury found for defendants on the “tying” issue and for plaintiffs on the claim of fraudulent inducement of a contract. An award of $72,750.00 was made of compensatory damages, and an…
2Cases cited10 opinions
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- Ramel v. Chasebrook Construction CompanyDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 1961
- Weymouth v. Colorado Interstate Gas Co.Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1966
- Vokes v. Arthur Murray, Inc.District Court of Appeal of Florida · 1968
- Nantell v. Lim-Wick Construction CompanyDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 1969
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3Cited by59 opinions
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