Legal Opinion
United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co. v. Hanover Insurance
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court
Decided May 3, 1994PublishedCited by 14 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtGreaney, J.
We granted an application for direct appellate review in this case to decide the responsibility between two insurers, the plaintiff, United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company (USF&G),. and the defendant, Hanover Insurance Company (Hanover), to pay personal injury damages in the amount of $100,000, when their respective insurance policies contain limiting clauses which each insurer claims makes the other solely responsible for the entire $100,000. A judge of the Superior Court, who had before him a statement of agreed facts and exhibits and cross motions for summary judgment, decided that…
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