Legal Opinion

Diaz v. Avis Rent-A-Car System, Inc.

Supreme Court of Rhode Island

Decided December 17, 1992No. 92-185-AppealPublishedCited by 3 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

ORDER

This case came before the court for oral argument on December 10, 1992 pursuant to an order which had directed both parties to appear and show cause why the issues raised by this appeal should not be summarily decided.

After hearing the arguments of counsel and examining the memoranda filed by the parties we are of the opinion that cause has not been shown. The entry of summary judgment in the Superior Court in favor of the defendant was correct as a matter of law. The defendant, Avis Rent-A-Car System, Inc. (Avis) was not liable for the negligence of the driver of the automobile, Emma L.…

2Cited by3 opinions

  1. Oyola v. BurgosSupreme Court of Rhode Island · 2005
  2. LaFratta v. Rhode Island Public Transit AuthoritySupreme Court of Rhode Island · 2000
  3. Spratt v. ForbesSupreme Court of Rhode Island · 1997

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