Hallett v. St. Paul Fire & Marine Insurance

Ringold, J.*

(dissenting) — I respectfully dissent from the majority. The majority misperceives the issue by stating, "The principal issue in this appeal is whether the St. Paul policy provides coverage for Willhite's individual liability." Willhite's tortious conduct is not in issue, but the question before us is whether the accident occurred while Willhite was furthering the affairs of the partnership.

Partnership Liability

A partnership is considered an aggregate of the partners rather than a separate legal entity, Vasey v. Snohomish Cy., 44 Wn. App. 83, 91, 721 P.2d 524 (1986) (quoting with…