Legal Opinion
Bayer v. Employers Reinsurance Corp.
South Dakota Supreme Court
Decided March 26, 1986No. 14831PublishedCited by 24 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
MORGAN, Justice.
Plaintiff-assignee Barry Bayer (Bayer) brought an action against Employers Reinsurance Corporation (Employers) alleging: (1) a breach of duty to defend the assignor, Williams Insurance Company (Williams); and (2) a breach of duty of good faith and fair dealing under the insurance contract with Williams. The trial court granted a summary judgment in favor of the defendant, Employers, and the plaintiff appeals. We affirm.
The insurance contract subject to the dispute is an errors and omissions policy issued by Employers to Williams covering conduct of business as general agents,…
2Cases cited4 opinions
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- Laber v. KochSouth Dakota Supreme Court · 1986
- Black Hills Kennel Club, Inc. v. Fireman's Fund Indemnity Co.South Dakota Supreme Court · 1959
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