Legal Opinion
Sam Tomlin v. Pope & Talbot, Inc.
Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Decided September 15, 1960No. 16664_1PublishedCited by 11 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
HAMLEY, Circuit Judge.
This is an action to recover damages for personal injuries. Jurisdiction in the district court rests upon diversity of citizenship. The defense was that the claim was barred by virtue of the execution of a release subsequent to the injury. Plaintiff asserted that the execution of the release is invalid because it was induced by false representations on the part of defendant’s agent. The issue of the validity of the release was set down for trial as a segregated issue. The issue was tried to the court and resulted in the entry of a decree upholding the release and…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Roth v. HyerCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1944
- Moore Et Ux. v. United StatesCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1952
- Johnson v. GardnerCourt of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 1950
- Mason v. British Overseas Airways Corp.District Court, S.D. New York · 1957
3Cited by11 opinions
- M. D. Rutledge v. Electric Hose & Rubber CompanyCourt of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 1975
- Las Vegas Sun, Inc. v. Summa Corp.Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 1979
- Chandler Supply Company v. Gaf CorporationCourt of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 1980
- Patrick v. SedwickAlaska Supreme Court · 1964
- E. R. Christenson D/B/A Christenson Electric Company v. Diversified Builders IncorporatedCourt of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit · 1964
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