Skip to main content
· 10/31/1960

Walters v. American Insurance

Citations

  • 185 Cal. App. 2d 776
  • 8 Cal. Rptr. 665
  • 1960 Cal. App. LEXIS 1579

How courts have described this case

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

  • holding that when the insured settled before suit was filed, the defense clause required the insurer to cover the costs of the settlement
  • holding that when the insured settled before suit was filed, the defense clause required the insurer to cover the costs of the settlement
  • plaintiff, insured under policy similar to that found here, allowed to recover costs of reaching settlement after insurance claim was filed but before suit could be commenced where evidence established the need to settle quickly to minimize losses and costs

Source: CourtListener parenthetical corpus (CC0).

Judges: McGOLDRICK

Read full opinion on CourtListener

Sourced from CourtListener / Free Law Project (CC0).

This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.