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Suburban Pontiac, Inc. v. General Motors Corp.

Citations: 58 N.Y.2d 987; 461 N.Y.S.2d 1004; 448 N.E.2d 789; 1983 N.Y. LEXIS 2942

Court: New York Court of Appeals; March 21, 1983; New York; State Supreme Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

Order affirmed, with costs awarded. The Appellate Division's factual determinations align closely with the evidence presented, confirming that General Motors legally terminated the dealership agreement. Additionally, the court upheld the dismissal of the complaint, finding no legal errors in the Appellate Division's rulings. The decision was concurred by Chief Judge Cooke and Judges Jasen, Jones, Wachtler, Fuchsberg, Meyer, and Simons.

Legal Issues Addressed

Affirmation of Lower Court's Order

Application: The higher court confirmed the Appellate Division's decision, agreeing with both the factual and legal findings.

Reasoning: Order affirmed, with costs awarded.

Dismissal of Complaint Upheld

Application: The court upheld the Appellate Division's dismissal of the complaint, indicating no legal errors in their decision.

Reasoning: Additionally, the court upheld the dismissal of the complaint, finding no legal errors in the Appellate Division's rulings.

Factual Determinations Supporting Legal Termination

Application: The court found that the factual determinations made by the Appellate Division were consistent with the evidence showing that General Motors lawfully ended the dealership agreement.

Reasoning: The Appellate Division's factual determinations align closely with the evidence presented, confirming that General Motors legally terminated the dealership agreement.