Legal Opinion
Robert Avery, Cross-Appellants v. Maremont Corporation, Cross-Appellee
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Decided October 20, 1980No. 78-2557PublishedCited by 35 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
COLEMAN, Chief Judge.
In 1974 eighteen year old Larry Avery bought a 1967 Mustang from his brother, thereafter setting out to modify the car for racing purposes. To elevate the rear end, he installed extenders between the normal shackles and the leaf springs and added expensive oversized tires. Unfortunately, the tires rubbed the fenders and were thereby cut up. Larry sought a solution for the tirerubbing problem, consulting two friends, Charles Nordmeyer and John Beck-man. They advised that, based upon ads they had read, Gabriel “Hi Jackers” seemed to be the answer. On August 16, 1974, Larry…
2Cases cited26 opinions
- The Boeing Company v. Daniel C. ShipmanCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1969
- United States v. Kimbell Foods, Inc.Supreme Court of the United States · 1979
- Bernhardt v. Polygraphic Co. of America, Inc.Supreme Court of the United States · 1956
- Angel v. BullingtonSupreme Court of the United States · 1947
- John H. Freeman, Jr., D/B/A Freeman Electric Gin Company v. Continental Gin CompanyCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1967
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3Cited by35 opinions
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