Legal Opinion
Northwestern National Insurance v. Goldstein
Court of Special Appeals of Maryland
Decided February 8, 1977No. 577PublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtGilbert, C. J.
Seeking to prove wrong Proverbs 12:15 (King James) that, “He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it,” Northwestern National Insurance Company appeals from an order of the Circuit Court for Baltimore County denying priority status to Northwestern in an insolvency proceeding.
The case is submitted to us on an agreed statement of facts, which, with slight editing, we quote in full:
“J & L f1] was in the business of trading and selling recreational vehicles. To receive from Maryland officials the proper licenses and permits, it obtained from Northwestern a surety bond guaranteeing that J…
2Cases cited16 opinions
- United States F. & G. Co. v. BramwellOregon Supreme Court · 1923
- Orem v. WrightsonCourt of Appeals of Maryland · 1879
- Continental Casualty Company v. United StatesUnited States Court of Claims · 1959
- State Ex Rel. Southern Surety Co. v. SchlesingerOhio Supreme Court · 1926
- Commissioner of Banking v. Chelsea Savings BankMichigan Supreme Court · 1910
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3Cited by2 opinions
- Maryland Insurance Guaranty Ass'n v. MuhlCourt of Special Appeals of Maryland · 1986
- FEGAN v. COMMISSIONERUnited States Tax Court · 1982