Legal Opinion

Olnick v. Robert Myers Painting, Inc.

District Court of Appeal of Florida

Decided June 4, 1980No. 78-1989PublishedCited by 3 opinions

1Per curiam

We reverse the Summary Final Judgment rendered in favor of third-party defendants, appellees here.

In order for appellant to prevail on his indemnity claim the pleadings must allege and the proof must support the fact that appellant’s liability, if any, would be solely vicarious, constructive, derivative, or technical, and based upon the actual wrongdoing or breach of contract of appellees. Houdaille Industries, Inc. v. Edwards, 374 So.2d 490 (Fla.1979).

It seems to us the appellee’s position, simplistically stated, is that the allegations in the third-party complaint are insufficient to state…

2Cases cited2 opinions

  1. Houdaille Industries, Inc. v. EdwardsSupreme Court of Florida · 1979
  2. Stuart v. Hertz Corp.Supreme Court of Florida · 1977

3Cited by3 opinions

  1. MeterLogic, Inc. v. Copier Solutions, Inc.District Court, S.D. Florida · 2000
  2. United of Omaha Life Ins. Co. v. Nob Hill AssociatesDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 1984
  3. Rugon Corp. v. Aetna Casualty & Surety Co.District Court of Appeal of Florida · 1986

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