DEGENHARDT v. DILLON CO.


543 Pa. 146 (1996)

669 A.2d 946

Donald J. DEGENHARDT, Appellee, v. The DILLON COMPANY, an Ohio Corporation, Appellant.

Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.

Decided January 18, 1996.

Reargument Denied April 2, 1996.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

C. Arthur Wilson, Jr., Eric L. Horne, Joseph M. Ramirez, Eckert, Seamans, Cherin & Mellott, Pittsburgh, for appellant.

Paul A. Manion, Manion, McDonough & Lucas, Pittsburgh, for appellee.

Before NIX, C.J., and FLAHERTY, ZAPPALA, CAPPY, CASTILLE, and MONTEMURO, JJ.


OPINION OF THE COURT

CASTILLE, Justice.

The sole issue in this matter is whether appellant was entitled to judgment notwithstanding the verdict because the trial court failed to follow the principles set forth in Carrier v. William Penn Broadcasting Co., 426 Pa. 427, 233 A.2d 519 (1967), that if a party is able to freely consult with their counsel regarding a proposed contractual agreement, such party cannot...

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