Legal Opinion
Carriers Insurance Co. v. American Policyholders' Insurance
Supreme Judicial Court of Maine
Decided July 23, 1979PublishedCited by 46 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
DELAHANTY, Justice.
This action was brought in the Superior Court, Kennebec County, by the plaintiff, Carriers Insurance Company (Carriers), seeking contribution from the defendant, American Policyholders’ Insurance Co. (American). The parties joined issue upon whether and to what extent American was required to contribute to a settlement made by the plaintiff. Upon an agreed statement of facts, the presiding Justice found for Carriers, and American has appealed. We deny the appeal.
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