Coral Gables Imported Motorcars, Inc. v. Fiat Motors of North America, Inc.

TUTTLE, Circuit Judge:

This diversity case involves various tort and contract claims arising from certain representations and promises made by appellant Fiat Motors of North America, Inc. (Fiat Motors) to appellees Coral Gables Imported Motorcars, Inc. and Charles Rebhan in connection with the execution of a Fiat franchise agreement. After trial by jury, the district court entered judgments against Fiat Motors in the total amount of $591,828.00. On appeal Fiat Motors raises numerous claims of error. Finding one of these claims to be dispositive, we reverse for the reasons which follow.

I. FACTS

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