Vale Chemical Co. v. Hartford Accident & Indemnity Co.

Decided October 17, 1986. William D. Hutchinson wrote the opinion for the court.

516 A.2d 684 · Cited 83 times

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• Keystone Insurance v. Warehousing & Equipment Corp. · 402 Pa. 318
• Carlsson v. Pennsylvania General Insurance · 417 Pa. 356
• Kariher's Petition (No. 1) · 131 A. 265
• Friestad v. Travelers Indemnity Co. · 452 Pa. 417
• Wiest v. Mt. Lebanon School District · 457 Pa. 166
• Mains v. Fulton · 423 Pa. 520
• ACandS, Inc. v. Aetna Casualty & Surety Co. · 576 F. Supp. 936

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