Legal Opinion
Perkins v. Doe
West Virginia Supreme Court
Decided January 12, 1987No. CC959PublishedCited by 43 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
McGRAW, Justice:
This matter is before this Court because the United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia has certified three questions pursuant to sections 51-1A-1 to -12 of the West Virginia Code (1981 Replacement Vol.), which authorizes the Court to answer such questions.
The questions arise from an unfortunate automobile accident which took place in Virginia in 1982. Donald R. and Shelia D. Perkins were traveling on State Route 635 when an oncoming unknown motorist crossed over into their lane. Mr. Perkins swerved, avoiding the oncoming car, but striking an…
2Cases cited33 opinions
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- Cano v. Travelers Insurance Co.Supreme Court of Missouri · 1983
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3Cited by43 opinions
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