Gallo Motor Center, Inc. v. Mazda Motor of America, Inc.

HOWARD, Circuit Judge.

An automobile manufacturer upset one of its existing franchisees when it decided to open a new dealership near the existing franchise. The franchisee brought a diversity action, alleging that the manufacturer’s actions violated state law. Following a bench trial, the district court entered judgment for the manufacturer. The franchisee now appeals. We consider whether the district court erred in either its eviden-tiary admissions or factual findings and, discerning no error, affirm the court’s judgment.

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Plaintiff-appellant Gallo Motor Corporation (“Gallo”) became a dealer…