Legal Opinion

Unit Vending Corp. v. Tobin Enterprises, Inc.

Superior Court of Pennsylvania

Decided March 22, 1961No. Appeals, Nos. 329, 335, and 336PublishedCited by 18 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Opinion by

Ervin, J.,

These three appeals were taken from the action of the court below in opening two amicably confessed judgments “so that evidence may be offered to ascertain the actual damages suffered by the plaintiff.” As to both judgments the court below said: “Thus the plaintiff may be unjustly enriched by assessing dam*473ages in accordance with the formula contained in the agreement. We believe that this formula cannot be sustained as liquidated damages and is in effect a penalty.”. If the amount of damages assessed is subsequently adjudged unreasonable in the light of either anticipated…

2Cases cited3 opinions

  1. Grakelow v. KidderSuperior Court of Pennsylvania · 1928
  2. Markeim-Chalmers-Ludington, Inc. v. MeadSuperior Court of Pennsylvania · 1940
  3. Charlson's Furniture Co. v. HeigleySuperior Court of Pennsylvania · 1947

3Cited by18 opinions

  1. In Re JordanUnited States Bankruptcy Court, E.D. Pennsylvania · 1988
  2. H. A. Steen Industries, Inc. v. Richer Communications, Inc.Superior Court of Pennsylvania · 1973
  3. Northeastern Vending Co. v. P.D.O., Inc.Superior Court of Pennsylvania · 1992
  4. HARRIS v. DAWSONSuperior Court of Pennsylvania · 1976
  5. Better Living, Inc. v. FilosaSuperior Court of Pennsylvania · 1962

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