Eighth Circuit· 11/24/1911
Kharas v. United States
Citations
- 192 F. 503
- 113 C.C.A. 109
- 1911 U.S. App. LEXIS 4871
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- holding that where the policy defined damages, it was not unambiguous that the 11 policy did not cover other claims
- mere delay in disclaiming coverage is insufficient to invoke estoppel when the insured has an “adequate opportunity to defend,” including by negotiating settlement
- delay insufficient to invoke estoppel when insured has adequate opportunity to negotiate settlement
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Judges: Adams, Reed, Smith
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