Legal Opinion
Donegal Mutual Insurance v. Long
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Decided October 7, 1991No. 165 E.D.App.Dkt. 1990PublishedCited by 34 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
McDERMOTT, Justice.
In this opinion we are called upon to determine the responsibility of the Pennsylvania Insurance Guarantee Association to pay a covered claim in a situation where “excess” insurance is available. The underlying facts necessitating this opinion are not in dispute.
Joseph E. Hirst, now deceased, was a partner in a business enterprise operating under the name of J & J Electronics. Donegal Insurance Company (hereinafter Donegal) issued a policy of insurance to Mr. Hirst in which Donegal agreed to provide primary coverage in an amount of $300,-000. 00 to Mr. Hirst and his…
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