Legal Opinion
Town of Tieton v. General Insurance Co. of America
Washington Supreme Court
Decided April 4, 1963No. 36243PublishedCited by 43 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtDonworth, J.
This is an appeal from a judgment of the Superior Court for Yakima County holding appellant, General Insurance Company, liable under the provisions of a liability insurance policy issued by it to respondent, Town of Tieton, a municipal corporation of the fourth class.
Respondent town constructed a sewage lagoon adjacent to the property of David and Jean Pugsley. Located on the property is a well from which the Pugsleys obtained their domestic water supply. The sewage lagoon was constructed approximately 245 to 300 feet (estimates varied) from the Pugsley well, which is 165 feet deep and is…
2Cases cited11 opinions
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- Lawrence v. Northwest Casualty Co.Washington Supreme Court · 1957
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3Cited by43 opinions
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