Legal Opinion
Robertson v. Fowler
West Virginia Supreme Court
Decided July 12, 1996No. 22892PublishedCited by 14 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
WORKMAN, Justice:
United States Fidelity & Guaranty Company (“USF&G”) appeals from an adverse summary judgment ruling, directing it to defend and indemnify Appellee Car Spot, Inc. (“Car Spot”) in connection with a used vehicle that Car Spot sold. Based on our conclusion that the Circuit Court of Cabell County erroneously applied the doctrine of reasonable expectations, we reverse.
The plaintiffs below, Gary and Janet Robertson, filed a complaint on October 6, 1993, in the circuit court against Gene Fowler, Galigher Ford, Inc., Car Spot, Charles F. Runyon, Jr., Bank One, and Corky Runyon. 1…
2Cases cited10 opinions
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