Legal Opinion
Carpet World, Inc. v. Riddles
Supreme Court of Oklahoma
Decided May 26, 1987No. 63023PublishedCited by 6 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
DOOLIN, Chief Justice.
The primary issue for decision is whether an appellate court can render the judgment the trial court should have rendered where the party-defendant has not been afforded an opportunity to present its evidence before the trial court. We answer in the negative.
Having reached a conclusion that the Court of Appeals judgment was incorrect, we must then address the effect of our finding on the award of costs and attorney fees rendered below.
Gerald G. Riddles (Buyer) and his wife, entered into a contract with Carpet World, Inc., (Seller), for the purchase of $2,335.19 worth of…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- Chamberlin v. ChamberlinSupreme Court of Oklahoma · 1986
- Jackson v. Independent School District No. 16Supreme Court of Oklahoma · 1982
- A. A. Murphy, Inc. v. BanfieldSupreme Court of Oklahoma · 1961
- Geb v. WilkinsSupreme Court of Oklahoma · 1965
- Associates Financial Services, Inc. v. MillsapSupreme Court of Oklahoma · 1977
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3Cited by6 opinions
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- Leck v. LeckSupreme Court of Oklahoma · 1990
- Cunningham v. Public Service Co. OklahomaSupreme Court of Oklahoma · 1992
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