Legal Opinion
Consolidated Freightways Corp. of Del. v. Osier
Montana Supreme Court
Decided October 12, 1979No. 14676PublishedCited by 27 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Sheehy
The Hon. Russell E. Smith, a senior United States District Judge for the District of Montana, has certified to us a question of law in which it appears there are substantial grounds for difference of opinion, the adjudication of which by this Court would materially advance a decision in federal litigation. The question is certified as follows:
“As a matter of substantive Montana law, does a tort-feasor have *441a cause of action for contribution or indemnity against any joint tort-feasor not joined by the plaintiff as a party defendant?”
That question, stated tersely according to the manner of…
2Cases cited21 opinions
- Dole v. Dow Chemical Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1972
- Bielski v. SchulzeWisconsin Supreme Court · 1962
- Godfrey v. WashingtonWashington Supreme Court · 1975
- Kelly v. Long Island Lighting Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1972
- United States v. Savage Truck Line, Inc. (Four Cases)Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit · 1953
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3Cited by27 opinions
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- State Ex Rel. Deere & Co. v. District Court of the Fifth Judicial DistrictMontana Supreme Court · 1986
- Dawson v. Hill & Hill Truck LinesMontana Supreme Court · 1983
- Cordier v. Stetson-Ross, Inc.Montana Supreme Court · 1979
- McWilliams v. ClemMontana Supreme Court · 1987
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