Legal Opinion
Nile T. Deland v. Old Republic Life Insurance Company
Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Decided April 24, 1985No. C.A. 83-4010PublishedCited by 45 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
JAMESON, Senior District Judge:
Nile T. DeLand appeals from a judgment, following a jury verdict, denying him coverage under a disability insurance policy issued by Old Republic Life Insurance Co. DeLand contends, inter alia, that the district court erred by instructing the jury in effect to interpret the contract. We agree that the district court erred but find that DeLand invited the error and therefore affirm.
I. Factual Background
On November 24, 1975, Nile T. DeLand, an employee of Johnson Fuel Service, injured his back while on the job. He was covered by a group disability policy procured…
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