Legal Opinion

Matich v. Modern Research Corp.

Michigan Supreme Court

Decided March 7, 1988No. 77702, (Calendar No. 4)PublishedCited by 27 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtGriffin, J.

In the products liability action which underlies this appeal the jury’s award substantially exceeded the combined policy limits of the defendant’s primary and excess liability insurance carriers. The issues now before us relate solely to liability for interest on the judgment. We are required to examine the extent of the obligation of, and the relative responsibilities as between, the two insurance carriers for prejudgment and post-judgment interest. Our review affirms the decision of the Court of Appeals.

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2Cases cited46 opinions

  1. Guin v. HaAlaska Supreme Court · 1979
  2. Busik v. LevineSupreme Court of New Jersey · 1973
  3. Commercial Union Insurance v. Medical Protective Co.Michigan Supreme Court · 1986
  4. City of Wakefield v. Globe Indemnity Co.Michigan Supreme Court · 1929
  5. Currie v. FitingMichigan Supreme Court · 1965

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3Cited by27 opinions

  1. Gordon Sel-Way, Inc. v. Spence Bros.Michigan Supreme Court · 1991
  2. Allstate Insurance Co. v. StarkeSupreme Court of Colorado · 1990
  3. Sullivan Industries, Inc. v. Double Seal Glass Co.Michigan Court of Appeals · 1991
  4. Baxley v. Nationwide Mutual InsuranceSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1993
  5. Old Orchard by the Bay Associates v. Hamilton Mutual InsuranceMichigan Supreme Court · 1990

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