Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit August 30, 1983, 83-1188 (Robert C. Lewis v. Exxon Corporation)

BORK, Circuit Judge:

The Petroleum Marketing Practices Act (“PMPA”), 15 U.S.C. § 2802(a) (Supp. V 1981), limits the power of petroleum companies to terminate or refuse to renew dealer franchises. One ground for which termination is permitted by 15 U.S.C. § 2802(c)(12) (Supp. V 1981) is “the conviction of the franchisee of any felony involving moral turpitude.