Legal Opinion
Lancaster v. Royal Insurance of America
Oregon Supreme Court
Decided October 7, 1986No. TC A8402-01107; CA A35364; SC S32444PublishedCited by 40 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtCampbell, J.
This case involves a covenant not to execute and an assignment of rights against an insurer.
Plaintiff was injured in an automobile accident involving Joseph R. Martin. He brought an action against Martin; Martin’s employer, Columbia Fence Company (Columbia); and Columbia’s insurer, Royal Insurance Company (Royal). The claim against Columbia was severed and held in abeyance. Royal denied coverage and refused to defend the lawsuit. Thereafter, Martin entered into a settlement agreement with plaintiff. On July 1,1983, plaintiff agreed not to execute “personally” on a judgment against Martin, in…
2Cases cited10 opinions
- Miller v. ShugartSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1982
- State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance v. PaynterCourt of Appeals of Arizona · 1979
- Groce v. Fidelity General Insurance CompanyOregon Supreme Court · 1968
- Stubblefield v. St. Paul Fire & Marine InsuranceOregon Supreme Court · 1973
- Davis v. Tyee Industries, Inc.Oregon Supreme Court · 1983
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