ST. PAUL REINSURANCE CO., LTD. v. Baldwin

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER

BATTEY, District Judge.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. Introduction.1258

II. Background.•.1258

A. Facts.1258

B. Procedural History.1260

III. Standard of Review.1260

IY. Discussion.1260

A. Diversity Jurisdiction.1260

B. Choice of Law .1261

C. South Dakota Law: Insurance Policy Interpretation.1261

Y. Conclusion.1265

I. Introduction

This matter is before the Court on plaintiff St. Paul Reinsurance Company Limited’s motion for summary judgment. For the reasons set forth below, plaintiffs motion for summary judgment is granted.

II. BACKGROUND

A. Facts

Defendant Howard Baldwin (“Baldwin”) owns…