Legal Opinion
Chakov v. Outboard Marine Corp.
Supreme Court of Delaware
Decided April 30, 1981PublishedCited by 21 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
*985QUILLEN, Justice
(for the majority):
The plaintiff, Brenda Chakov (hereafter Chakov), was injured in a boating accident. She had potential claims against the owner-operator, Alfred Marshall (hereafter Marshall), and the manufacturer of the outboard engine, the defendant Outboard Marine Corporation (hereafter Outboard Marine). Chakov, represented by counsel, settled her claim against Marshall and signed a release supplied by Marshall’s insurer, State Farm Fire and Casualty Company (hereafter State Farm). Chakov then sued Outboard Marine. The Superior Court granted summary judgment for Outboard…
2Cases cited7 opinions
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- Raughley v. Delaware Coach Co.Superior Court of Delaware · 1952
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