Midland Insurance v. Colatrella

102 N.J. 612 (1986)

510 A.2d 30

MIDLAND INSURANCE COMPANY, PLAINTIFF-RESPONDENT,

v.

ANTHONY P. COLATRELLA, DEFENDANT-APPELLANT, AND TRAVELERS INSURANCE COMPANY, A CONNECTICUT CORPORATION, DEFENDANT.

The Supreme Court of New Jersey.

Argued November 4, 1985.

Decided June 11, 1986.

Ernest N. Giannone argued the cause for appellant (Giannone & Curreri, attorneys).

Joseph T. Duchak argued the cause for respondent (Eak & Duchak, attorneys).

The opinion of the Court was delivered by POLLOCK, J.

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