Legal Opinion

Burris Chemical, Incorporated v. Usx Corporation, Burris Chemical, Incorporated v. Usx Corporation

Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

Decided November 18, 1993No. 91-2758, 92-1254PublishedCited by 62 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

OPINION

WIDENER, Circuit Judge:

This is an appeal from judgment on a jury verdict awarding Burris Chemical, Inc. (Burris) damages against USX Corporation (USX) in the amount of $1,330,719.03.1 While USX raises on appeal numerous issues contesting this award, the dispositive issue concerns the proper interpretation and application of a notice provision contained in an Agreement of Sale and Purchase of Assets (agreement) executed between Burris and USX. Reviewing the decision of the district court de novo, see Scarborough v. Ridgeway, 726 F.2d 132, 135 (4th Cir.1984), we are of opinion that the…

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