Legal Opinion

Novell, Inc. v. Federal Insurance

Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit

Decided April 14, 1998No. 97-4050PublishedCited by 41 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

BRISCOE, Circuit Judge.

Plaintiff filed this action against its general liability insurance carrier for declaratory relief and damages arising out of defendant’s alleged failure to defend plaintiff. On cross-motions for summary judgment, the district court entered judgment in favor of defendant. We exercise jurisdiction pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1291 and affirm.

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Novell, Inc. merged with WordPerfect Corporation, acquiring its assets, stock, and business (which apparently consisted primarily of computer software). Michael Ross is the sole proprietor of Enhancement Software, which developed and…

2Cases cited22 opinions

  1. Bank of the West v. Superior CourtCalifornia Supreme Court · 1992
  2. Applied Genetics International, Inc. v. First Affiliated Securities, Inc.Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit · 1990
  3. Advance Watch Company, Limited v. Kemper National Insurance Company, the Travelers Indemnity Company of America, Cross-AppelleeCourt of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit · 1996
  4. Alf v. State Farm Fire & Casualty Co.Utah Supreme Court · 1993
  5. The Travelers Indemnity Company v. United States of America for the Use of Construction Specialties CompanyCourt of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit · 1967

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3Cited by41 opinions

  1. Ralston v. Smith & Nephew Richards, Inc.Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit · 2001
  2. The Frog, Switch & Manufacturing Co., Inc., in No. 98-7552 v. The Travelers Insurance Company (d.c. Civ. No. 98-Cv-00643) the Frog, Switch & Manufacturing Co., Inc., in No. 98-7553 v. United States Fire Insurance Company (d.c. Civ. No. 98-Cv-00758)Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit · 1999
  3. Hyman v. Nationwide Mutual Fire InsuranceCourt of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit · 2002
  4. Diviney v. Nationsbank of Texas (In Re Diviney)Bankruptcy Appellate Panel of the Tenth Circuit · 1998
  5. Maryland Casualty Co. v. Blackstone International Ltd.Court of Appeals of Maryland · 2015

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