Legal Opinion
Mid-Century Insurance Co. v. Lyon
South Dakota Supreme Court
Decided May 7, 1997No. NonePublishedCited by 41 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
KONENKAMP, Justice.
[¶ 1.] We are confronted with the question whether a restrictive endorsement must be on a separate sheet or if it can be included within the body of an automobile insurance policy. Based upon statutory language and industry usage, we conclude such an endorsement must be on a separate page added or attached to the policy. Accordingly, we uphold a declaratory judgment in favor of the South Dakota Division of Insurance in its interpretation of SDCL 58-11-9.3.
Facts
[¶ 2.] On June 5, 1991, Carl Benedict was driving a vehicle with permission of the owner, who was insured by…
2Cases cited26 opinions
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