Legal Opinion

Sowa v. National Indemnity Company

Washington Supreme Court

Decided September 27, 1984No. 50463-6PublishedCited by 14 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtRosellini, J.

These consolidated cases were certified to this court following the trial court's denial of underinsured motorist coverage to plaintiffs. We affirm.

I

Appellants (Sowas) seek benefits from two different insurance companies for damages sustained in a motorcycle accident. Appellants' son, Kevin, purchased the motorcycle involved from Matt Shoemaker several days before the accident. In his deposition, Kevin stated that the two boys negotiated the sale and agreed on a price of $300 for the bike. Kevin delivered the check and took possession of the bike, the registration slip and the title.

Because…

2Cases cited5 opinions

  1. Dairyland Insurance v. WardWashington Supreme Court · 1974
  2. Sears, Roebuck & Co. v. Hartford Accident & Indemnity Co.Washington Supreme Court · 1957
  3. Zinn v. Equitable Life InsuranceWashington Supreme Court · 1940
  4. Kelly v. Aetna Casualty & Surety Co.Washington Supreme Court · 1983
  5. Wisniewski v. State Farm General InsuranceCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1980

3Cited by14 opinions

  1. Eurick v. Pemco Insurance Co.Washington Supreme Court · 1987
  2. Vadheim v. Continental InsuranceWashington Supreme Court · 1987
  3. Gingrich v. Unigard Security InsuranceCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1990
  4. FARMERS INSURANCE v. ClureCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1985
  5. Briggs v. ThielenCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1987

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