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· 10/7/2013

Humphrey v. Napolitano

Citations

  • 134 S. Ct. 383
  • 187 L. Ed. 2d 22
  • 82 U.S.L.W. 3178
  • 571 U.S. 812
  • 2013 WL 5507435
  • 2013 U.S. LEXIS 5320

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  • explaining that ambiguous insurance policy language must be liberally construed in favor of the insured and maximizing coverage under Puerto Rico Law
  • explaining that ambiguous insurance policy language must be liberally construed in favor of the insured and maximizing coverage under Puerto Rico Law
  • “the Court can now delve into the Policy's specific language and decide whether to admit extrinsic evidence to interpret any ambiguous terms in line with the parties’ intent.”
  • “[I]f the policy's language is cloudy, courts must construe the provisions against the insurer.”

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