Legal Opinion
Estes Exp. Lines v. Chopper Exp.
Supreme Court of Virginia
Decided March 2, 2007No. Record 061302PublishedCited by 16 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION BY Justice LAWRENCE L. KOONTZ, JR.
The sole issue in this appeal is whether an indemnity provision in a vehicle lease agreement is void as against public policy insofar as the provision would entitle a party to indemnification for liability incurred as the result of personal injuries caused by its own negligence. 1
BACKGROUND
The relevant facts are undisputed. Estes Express Lines, Inc. and Estes Leasing (collectively "Estes") engage in the business of leasing trucks. On April 15, 1996, Estes entered into a written lease agreement to lease several trucks to Chopper Express, Inc.…
2Cases cited13 opinions
- Johnson's Adm'x v. Richmond & Danville R. R.Supreme Court of Virginia · 1890
- Hiett v. Lake Barcroft Community Ass'nSupreme Court of Virginia · 1992
- Seaboard Air Line Railroad v. Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike AuthoritySupreme Court of Virginia · 1961
- Appalachian Power Co. v. Earline Virginia SandersSupreme Court of Virginia · 1986
- Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Co. v. Clifton Forge-Waynesboro Telephone Co.Supreme Court of Virginia · 1976
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3Cited by16 opinions
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