Legal Opinion
American Surety Co. v. Diamond
New York Court of Appeals
Decided July 11, 1956PublishedCited by 14 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtDesmond, J.
We must construe and apply this “ cooperation clause ” found in the automobile liability insurance policy issued by plaintiff to defendant David Diamond (and found in millions of other policies issued throughout the United States by plaintiff and other insurance companies): “ Assistance and Cooperation of the Insured. The insured shall cooperate with the company and, upon the company’s request, shall attend hearings and trials and shall assist in effecting settlements, securing and giving evidence, obtaining the attendance of witnesses and in the conduct of suits. The insured shall not,…
2Cases cited15 opinions
- Coleman v. New Amsterdam Casualty Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1928
- Hartol Products Corp. v. Prudential Insurance Co. of AmericaNew York Court of Appeals · 1943
- Westchester Lighting Co. v. Westchester County Small Estates Corp.New York Court of Appeals · 1938
- Gochee v. WagnerNew York Court of Appeals · 1931
- Morgan v. Greater New York Taxpayers Mutual InsuranceNew York Court of Appeals · 1953
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3Cited by14 opinions
- Hartford Accident & Indemnity Co. v. Michigan Mutual InsuranceNew York Court of Appeals · 1984
- White v. SmithDistrict Court, D. New Jersey · 1975
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- Aetna Casualty & Surety Co. v. LauriaAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1976
- Varady v. MargolisDistrict Court, S.D. New York · 1968
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