Smith's Sports Cycles v. American Suzuki, 1100400 (Ala. 10-14-2011)

Summary

The Alabama Supreme Court affirmed the trial court’s judgment terminating Smith’s franchise agreement with American Suzuki. The Court held that Suzuki satisfied the statutory notice, good‑faith, and good‑cause requirements of the Alabama Motor Vehicle Franchise Act, even though the alleged defaults were continuous and evolving. The Court also affirmed the trial court’s ruling that Smith failed to prove any breach by Suzuki.