Legal Opinion
Kircos v. Lola Cars Limited
Michigan Court of Appeals
Decided May 6, 1980No. Docket 78-5218PublishedCited by 17 opinions
1Per curiam
Defendant Lola Cars Limited appeals by leave granted from the trial court’s decision that it is subject to the jurisdiction of Michigan courts under MCL 600.711; MSA 27A.711.
Lola manufactures race cars and related products in England. All Lola products imported into the United States were purchased in England by Carl A. Haas Automobile Imports, Inc. Haas was the exclusive North American importer and distributor of Lola products under a written contract executed between them. The contract provided that Haas "may appoint sub-agents in the designated territory”, and it also provided for renewal…
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