· 6/15/1998
American Motorists Insurance v. L-C-A Sales Co.
Citations
- 713 A.2d 1007
- 155 N.J. 29
- 1998 N.J. LEXIS 600
How courts have described this case
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- holding that clear policy language should generally be “interpreted according to its plain and ordinary meaning”
- finding that a policy exclusion precluded coverage because it was \clear and unambiguous\ and not contrary to public policy
- finding that a policy exclusion precluded coverage because it was “clear and unambiguous” and not contrary to public policy
- holding \arising out of and in the course of employment\ language contained in policy's exclusion precluded coverage for employee's wrongful discharge claim
- finding that a policy exclusion precluded coverage because it was “clear and unambiguous” and not contrary to public policy
- noting that exclusionary clauses are generally construed in favor of the insured, but holding that the phrase “arising out of and in the course of employment” is clear and unambiguous, requiring application of general meaning
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Judges: Stein
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