Legal Opinion
Rutgers Casualty Insurance v. Vassas
Supreme Court of New Jersey
Decided January 18, 1995PublishedCited by 50 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
The opinion of the Court was delivered by
GARIBALDI, J.
This appeal raises several questions concerning underinsured motorist (UIM) coverage. We consider whether an insured who receives an arbitration award from his tortfeasor, moves to confirm that award, enters judgment on that award, and issues a warrant of satisfaction of that judgment — all without notice to his UIM insurer — may subsequently assert a claim against his UIM carrier for UIM benefits. We also consider the procedure set forth in Longworth v. Van Houten, 223 N.J.Super. 174, 538 A.2d 414 (App.Div.1988), addressing the competing…
2Cases cited11 opinions
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- Longworth v. Van HoutenNew Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division · 1988
- Holloway v. StateSupreme Court of New Jersey · 1991
- Peskin v. PeskinSupreme Court of New Jersey · 1994
- Mazakas v. WrayNew Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division · 1985
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