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· 4/9/1970

Waite v. Aetna Casualty & Surety Co.

Citations

  • 467 P.2d 847
  • 77 Wash. 2d 850
  • 1970 Wash. LEXIS 378

How courts have described this case

Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.

  • finding that allocation of damages among separate claims was proper
  • finding that allocation of damages among separate claims was proper
  • stating an insurer who wrongfully refuses to defend “will be required to pay the judgment or settlement to the extent of its policy limits” and reimburse the defense costs
  • insurer only liable for cost of defending claims which were potentially within coverage of policy
  • \We know of no rule of law which would impose liability upon the respondent for claims against which it gave no insurance....\
  • “We know of no rule of law which would impose liability upon the respondent for claims against which it gave no insurance_”

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Judges: Rosellini

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