Legal Opinion · Dissent

Shotwell v. Transamerica Title Insurance

Washington Supreme Court

Decided December 21, 1978No. 44768Published

1Dissent

*171Wright, C.J.

(dissenting) — I dissent in part from the views of the majority. I take the view the words "Except right of way for existing roads" means exactly what it says. The majority says correctly that in case of an ambiguity the policy of title insurance (as with any insurance policy) shall be construed in favor of the insured. I do not agree, however, that any ambiguity exists, except possibly as to the approximately 200 feet beyond the existing road. As to that 200 feet, I am willing to accept the view of the majority.

As to the distance upon which a road actually existed, that is…

2Cases cited9 opinions

  1. Joy v. St. LouisSupreme Court of the United States · 1891
  2. New Mexico v. United States Trust Co.Supreme Court of the United States · 1898
  3. Biles v. Tacoma, Olympia & Gray's Harbor RailroadWashington Supreme Court · 1893
  4. Moakley v. Los Angeles Pacific Railway Co.California Court of Appeal · 1934
  5. St. Louis, Kansas City & Colorado Railroad v. Wabash RailroadSupreme Court of the United States · 1910

4 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.

Showing a preview — retrieve the full document via the Exa API.

Powered by the Exa API