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· 3/3/1978

Wilson v. Volkswagen of America, Inc.

Citations

  • 445 F. Supp. 1368
  • 1978 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 19262

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  • describing seat belt gag rules as written in derogation of the common law
  • diversity case predicting Virginia law held nonuse of seat belt may be admitted for consideration by the jury in mitigation of damages only
  • \the law of the case doctrine `is not an inexorable command.'\

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Judges: Warriner

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