Legal Opinion
Kangas v. Aetna Casualty & Surety Co.
Michigan Court of Appeals
Decided August 27, 1975No. Docket 21447PublishedCited by 108 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtAllen, J.
This is a case of first impression arising out of defendant’s refusal to defend the plaintiffs in a prior civil assault and battery action. Plaintiffs, against whom the jury in the prior action had reported a verdict of $12,500, filed suit February 6, 1974. Defendant countered with a motion for summary judgment. Following a hearing the trial judge rendered an opinion granting the motion and an appropriate order was entered August 14, 1974. Plaintiffs appeal the granting of the motion as of right.
At approximately 10:30 a.m., June 17, 1971, William Byrnes, a minor, was walking on highway M-107…
2Cases cited17 opinions
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- Westchester Fire Ins. Co. v. Continental Ins. Co.New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division · 1973
- National Union F. Ins. Co. of Pittsburgh, Pa. v. BruecksNebraska Supreme Court · 1966
- Brenner v. Aetna Insurance CompanyCourt of Appeals of Arizona · 1968
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- Holm v. Mutual Service Casualty Insurance Co.Supreme Court of Minnesota · 1977
- Wendell v. State Farm Mutual Automobile InsuranceMontana Supreme Court · 1999
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