Legal Opinion
Estate of Jordan v. Hartford Accident & Indemnity Co.
Washington Supreme Court
Decided January 21, 1993No. 58725-6PublishedCited by 87 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtJohnson, J.
The petitioners seek review of a Court of Appeals decision holding that the respondent insurance company was not liable to the petitioners under the terms of a statutorily mandated fidelity bond. We hold that the insurer *493is liable under the bond. We reverse the Court of Appeals and reinstate the superior court judgments.
Lakeside Escrow Corporation (Lakeside) conducted business at several offices in the Puget Sound area. The company was registered under RCW 18.44, the Escrow Agent Registration Act (Act). Pursuant to the Act, Lakeside obtained a fidelity bond from Hartford Accident and…
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