Legal Opinion
Clemens v. American Warranty Corp.
California Court of Appeal
Decided July 8, 1987No. B022047PublishedCited by 33 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion
KLEIN, P. J.
Plaintiff and appellant Richard M. Clemens (Clemens) appeals from a judgment of dismissal in favor of defendants and respondents American Warranty Corporation (AWC) and Rex Sluggett (Sluggett) (collectively, respondents).
Because the vehicle service contract (VSC) was not insurance, and because dismissal properly followed the sustaining of what was in effect an objection to all evidence, the judgment is affirmed.
Factual and Procedural Background
On March 7, 1978, Clemens purchased from Steve Taub Porsche-Audi, Inc. (Dealer) a new 1978 Audi automobile. At the same time,…
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