Legal Opinion
Teague-Strebeck Motors, Inc. v. Chrysler Insurance
New Mexico Court of Appeals
Decided June 10, 1999No. 18,684PublishedCited by 21 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
HARTZ, Chief Judge.
{1} This is another in a seemingly endless stream of cases in which an insurance agent has promised more coverage than is provided in the policy. The insurance at issue in this case was for an automobile dealership about to be purchased from a bankrupt corporation. A fire destroyed dealership property and some customer vehicles on the premises. One matter not contested on this appeal is whether the insurer, Chrysler Insurance Company (Chrysler), is bound by the representations of its agent. But there remains a good deal to argue about. On appeal Chrysler contends…
2Cases cited32 opinions
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- Gonzales v. Surgidev Corp.New Mexico Supreme Court · 1995
- Allsup's Convenience Stores, Inc. v. North River InsuranceNew Mexico Supreme Court · 1998
- Harrison v. FortlageSupreme Court of the United States · 1896
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3Cited by21 opinions
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- State v. GonzalesNew Mexico Supreme Court · 1999
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