Edwards v. Kia Motors of America, Inc.

SEE, Justice.

This case is before us on a certified question from the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. .Edwin L. Edwards, individually, and ELL 12, LLC, d/b/a Huntsville Kia (hereinafter referred to collectively as “Edwards”), sued Kia Motors of America, Inc. (“KMA”), in federal court, alleging violations of the Alabama Motor Vehicle Franchise Act, § 8-20-1 et seq., Ala.Code 1975 (“the Franchise Act”). Pursuant to Rule 18, Ala. R.App. P., the federal court has certified the following question to this Court:

“[W]hether the Franchise Act permits an automobile dealer to…