Legal Opinion
Rennick v. O.P.T.I.O.N. Care, Inc.
Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Decided February 22, 1996No. 93-17105PublishedCited by 36 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion by Judge KLEINFELD.
KLEINFELD, Circuit Judge:
We affirm a summary judgment. We conclude that the parties had not entered into a contract. The claims to the contrary rely on a handshake and a letter of intent. Though in appropriate circumstances, either or both could manifest agreement, here the express provisions of the letter of intent establish that, as a matter of law, no contract was made.
I. Facts.
O.P.T.I.O.N. Care, Inc., a California corporation, franchises home intravenous therapy services. These services include chemotherapy, nutrient infusions for patients unable to eat, and…
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