Legal Opinion

Robert L. Bense v. Interstate Battery System of America, Inc.

Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit

Decided July 6, 1982No. 932, Docket 81-7879PublishedCited by 162 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

PIERCE, Circuit Judge:

Plaintiff-appellant Robert L. Bense appeals from a final judgment entered on November 11, 1981, in the United States District Court for the District of Vermont dismissing his complaint for lack of proper venue.

Defendant-appellee Interstate Battery System of America, Inc. (“Interstate”) is a Texas corporation with its main offices in Dallas County, Texas. Interstate markets automobile storage batteries through a network of franchised distributors in 48 states. 1 From on or about February 24, 1970, until about June 19, 1981, Bense was Interstate’s distributor for the State…

2Cases cited10 opinions

  1. The Bremen v. Zapata Off-Shore Co.Supreme Court of the United States · 1972
  2. Scherk v. Alberto-Culver Co.Supreme Court of the United States · 1974
  3. National Equipment Rental, Ltd. v. SzukhentSupreme Court of the United States · 1964
  4. Indussa Corporation v. S.S. Ranborg, Her Engines, Boilers, Etc. (Erling Hansens Rederi A/s and Skibs A/s Linea, Claimants)Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1967
  5. In Re Fireman's Fund Insurance CompaniesCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1979

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3Cited by162 opinions

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