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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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