Howell v. Harleysville Mutual Insurance

SMITH, Judge.

We shall hold in this case that there cannot be intra-policy “stacking” or pyramiding of uninsured motorists benefits. The case arises on certification of a question of law from the United States District Court for the District of Maryland pursuant to Maryland Code (1974) § 12-601, Courts and Judicial Proceedings Article. The question certified is:

“Whether the Harleysville insurance policy issued to Pritchett and Maryland law permit the stacking or aggre gating of uninsured motorists coverage under the facts of this case?”

The facts are gleaned from the stipulation entered into by…