Legal Opinion

American Express Financial Advisors, Inc. v. Topel

District Court, D. Colorado

Decided March 9, 1999No. Civ.A. 97-B-1741PublishedCited by 8 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER

BABCOCK, District Judge.

In this action arising out of an alleged independent contractor relationship, defendant Stephen H. Topel moves to dismiss, pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P. 12(b)(6) for failure to state a claim upon which relief may be granted, claim one for breach of contract filed by plaintiff American Express Financial Advisors, Inc. (AMEX). Also pending are the following motions filed by AMEX: 1) Rule 12(b)(6) motion to dismiss Mr. Topel’s second and third counterclaims for intentional interference with contractual relations and abuse of process, respectively;…

2Cases cited41 opinions

  1. Anderson v. Liberty Lobby, Inc.Supreme Court of the United States · 1986
  2. Celotex Corp. v. Catrett, Administratrix of the Estate of CatrettSupreme Court of the United States · 1986
  3. Conley v. GibsonSupreme Court of the United States · 1957
  4. Hall v. BellmonCourt of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit · 1991
  5. David L. White v. York International CorporationCourt of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit · 1995

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3Cited by8 opinions

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