Legal Opinion
Abels v. State Farm Fire & Casualty Co.
District Court, W.D. Pennsylvania
Decided September 2, 1988No. Civ. A. 87-2164PublishedCited by 15 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
MEMORANDUM OPINION
COHILL, Chief Judge.
Before us, for the second time, is defendant State Farm Fire & Casualty Company’s (“State Farm”) motion to dismiss. For the reasons set forth below, we will deny the motion to dismiss and once again order the case remanded to California.
Background
This case arises as a result of a fire which occurred at the plaintiffs’ residence in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania on October 19, 1981. At the time of the fire the plaintiffs were en route to California where they intended to live. Their house in Beaver Falls was for sale at the same time and was insured by State…
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- Charles E. Abels and Irene C. Abels v. State Farm Fire & Casualty CompanyCourt of Appeals for the Third Circuit · 1985
- Hayman Cash Register Co. v. SarokinCourt of Appeals for the Third Circuit · 1982
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