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Koellmer v. Chrysler Motors Corporation

Supreme Court of Connecticut
Mar 24, 1971
274 A.2d 884 (Conn. 1971)

Summary

In Koellmer, however, a directed verdict in favor of the manufacturer was upheld due to the plaintiff's failure to prove an agency relationship where the manufacturer made express written warranties but all direct dealings surrounding the completion of the transaction were between the plaintiff and the dealer.

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Opinion

Richard A. Silver, in support of the petition.

Melvin J. Silverman, in opposition.

Submitted March 10, 1971

Decided March 24, 1971


The petition by the defendant Norwalk Dodge Corporation for certification for appeal from the Appellate Division of the Circuit Court is denied.


Summaries of

Koellmer v. Chrysler Motors Corporation

Supreme Court of Connecticut
Mar 24, 1971
274 A.2d 884 (Conn. 1971)

In Koellmer, however, a directed verdict in favor of the manufacturer was upheld due to the plaintiff's failure to prove an agency relationship where the manufacturer made express written warranties but all direct dealings surrounding the completion of the transaction were between the plaintiff and the dealer.

Summary of this case from Kahn v. Volkswagen of America, Inc.
Case details for

Koellmer v. Chrysler Motors Corporation

Case Details

Full title:WILLIAM KOELLMER v. CHRYSLER MOTORS CORPORATION ET AL

Court:Supreme Court of Connecticut

Date published: Mar 24, 1971

Citations

274 A.2d 884 (Conn. 1971)
160 Conn. 590

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