· 3/20/1986
Flattery v. Gregory
Citations
- 489 N.E.2d 1257
- 397 Mass. 143
- 72 A.L.R. 4th 1085
- 1986 Mass. LEXIS 1216
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- insurance agent could not be held liable for failing to obtain insurance coverage above the statutory minimum
- Although a driver might purchase liability insurance solely due to “a selfish interest to protect his assets” the 4 owner obtains the desired protection by “entering into a contract the very object of which” is payments to third parties.
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Judges: Hennessey, Wilkins, Liacos, Lynch, O'Connor
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