Harrell v. Travelers Indemnity Co.

567 P.2d 1013 (1977)

279 Or. 199

John T. HARRELL, Appellant,

v.

THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY, Respondent.

Supreme Court of Oregon, In Banc.

Argued and Submitted April 4, 1977.

Decided July 20, 1977.

Larry C. Hammack, Medford, argued the cause for appellant. With him on the briefs was Haviland, deSchweinitz, Stark & Hammack, Medford.

Patrick Ford, Medford, argued the cause for respondent. With him on the brief was Ford & Cowling, Medford.

TONGUE, Justice.

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