Legal Opinion

Spottiswoode v. Levine

Supreme Judicial Court of Maine

Decided May 25, 1999PublishedCited by 25 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtRudman, J.

[¶ 1] Timothy and Maureen Levine (“Mr. and Mrs. -Levine”) appeal from the judgment entered in the Superior Court (York County, Fritzsche, J.) in favor of John and Terry Spottiswoode (“Mr. and Mrs. Spottiswoode”), holding the Levines liable for contribution as co-guarantors of the debt of R.B.K. Caly Corporation (“RBK”). The Levines contend that the court erroneously: (1) concluded that Mrs. Levine was liable for contribution, despite her allegation that her guaranty violated the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (“ECOA”), 15 U.S.C. §§ 1691-1691Í (1994); and (2) applied a “pro rata” standard in…

2Cases cited14 opinions

  1. Jet Spray Cooler, Inc. v. CramptonMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1972
  2. Hammons v. EhneySupreme Court of Missouri · 1996
  3. Kandlis v. HuotariSupreme Judicial Court of Maine · 1996
  4. Seashore Performing Arts Center, Inc. v. Town of Old Orchard BeachSupreme Judicial Court of Maine · 1996
  5. Town of Lisbon v. Thayer Corp.Supreme Judicial Court of Maine · 1996

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3Cited by25 opinions

  1. Forrest Associates v. Passamaquoddy TribeSupreme Judicial Court of Maine · 2000
  2. Levine v. R.B.K. Caly Corp.Supreme Judicial Court of Maine · 2001
  3. Bernier v. Merrill Air EngineersSupreme Judicial Court of Maine · 2001
  4. Coastal Ventures v. Alsham Plaza, LLCSupreme Judicial Court of Maine · 2010
  5. Hilltop Community Sports Center, Inc. v. HoffmanSupreme Judicial Court of Maine · 2000

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