Columbus Line, Inc. v. Gray Line Sight-Seeing Companies Associated, Inc.

Opinion

LILLIE, J.

Columbus Line, Inc. and Royal Viking Line, Inc. appeal from summary judgment entered against them and in favor of Gray Line Sight-Seeing Companies Associated, Inc. on their cross-complaint for equitable indemnity in a personal injury action.

That action rose out of the following circumstances. Royal Viking is the owner of the M.S. Viking Sea, a passenger vessel. Columbus and Royal Viking entered into a written agreement whereby Columbus agreed to create, manage and operate shore excursions for Royal Viking’s gulf stream cruise passengers. On October 30, 1974, Fred Lawrence and…