Legal Opinion

Skipper Marine Electronics, Inc. v. United Parcel Service, Inc.

Appellate Court of Illinois

Decided February 15, 1991No. 1-89-0629PublishedCited by 49 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtJustice LaPORTA

This is an appeal by plaintiff, Skipper Marine Electronics, Inc., of the entry of summary judgment by the trial court in favor of defendant, United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS).

Plaintiff raises three issues on appeal: (1) whether a motion for summary judgment must be denied where the verified pleadings raise issues of fact; (2) whether defendant, as a common carrier, exercised reasonable care and skill in making the delivery and collecting payment for the COD shipment; and (3) whether the defendant breached its contract with plaintiff when it failed to collect the COD amount in accordance with…

2Cases cited19 opinions

  1. Fooden v. Board of GovernorsIllinois Supreme Court · 1971
  2. Murphy v. UrsoIllinois Supreme Court · 1981
  3. Hansen v. Ruby Construction Co.Appellate Court of Illinois · 1987
  4. American Airlines, Inc. v. Swest, Inc.Texas Supreme Court · 1986
  5. Corbett v. Devon BankAppellate Court of Illinois · 1973

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3Cited by49 opinions

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