American Mut. Liab. Ins. Co. v. Mich. Mut. Liab. Co.

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• consent judgment has no collateral estoppel effect where issues involved are not actually adjudicated, and trial judge’s role in signing judgment is only ministerial
• consent judgment has no collateral estoppel effect where issues involved are not actually adjudicated, and trial judge's role in signing judgment is only ministerial
• “an insurer’s wrongful refusal to defend an action against its insured will render the insurer liable for costs and attorneys’ fees”

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