Legal Opinion
Nationwide General Insurance v. Royal
Supreme Court of Delaware
Decided September 18, 1997No. 487, 1996PublishedCited by 11 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
BERGER, Justice.
In this appeal, we consider whether injuries sustained as the result of a drive-by shooting “arise out of the use of a motor vehicle” for purposes of automobile insurance coverage. On cross-motions for summary judgment, the Superior Court determined that Amy Royal was entitled to coverage under the underinsured motorist provisions of a policy issued to her by Nationwide General Insurance Company. We agree with the legal test adopted by the Superior Court, but we disagree with the court’s application of that test to the facts of this case. We find that the vehicle from which…
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- Frank v. Horizon Assurance Co.Supreme Court of Delaware · 1989
- Vanguard Insurance Company v. CantrellCourt of Appeals of Arizona · 1973
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