Legal Opinion
Delmar News, Inc. v. Jacobs Oil Co.
Superior Court of Delaware
Decided August 10, 1990PublishedCited by 26 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
BARRON, Judge.
Before the Court is a motion to dismiss the complaint of Plaintiff Delmar News, Inc. (Delmar) filed by Defendant Maryland Casualty Company (MCC) pursuant to Superior Court Civil Rule 12(b)(6). 1 Stated generally, the fundamental issue upon which MCC’s motion turns is whether or not an injured third-party may maintain a direct action against the wrongdoer’s liability insurance carrier prior to a determination that the insured is liable. Before specifically addressing this issue as well as the other arguments of the parties with respect thereto, a brief recitation of the…
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