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exclusion clause in Kansas

19 Kansas opinions name it 2 courts 1962–2016 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Kansas courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (5)

CaseFollowedCited
Horace Mann Insurance v. Ammermangreen
ksd · 1986 · cited in 2 Kansas opinions naming this issue, 1989–1990
2 sentences

1989Judge O’Connor, reviewing Benson , concluded an exclusion clause in an uninsured motorist policy was also valid in an underinsured motorist policy, but found the facts distinguishable. 630 F. Supp. at 118 .

1989Because the limit on Ammerman’s policy was $250,000 per person, and defendants in their judgment obtained satisfaction for the entire amount to which Horace Mann could be liable, the court found the exclusion clause was not invoked. 630 F. Supp. at 118 .

12
Jepson v. Department of Labor & Industriesgreen
wash · 1977 · cited in 1 Kansas opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016State v. Goodwin, 223 Kan. 257, 259 , 573 P.2d 10 999 (1977).

11
Holmes v. South Carolinagreen
scotus · 2006 · cited in 1 Kansas opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014See [Holmes], 547 U.S., at 331 , 126 S. Ct. 1727 (rule did not rationally serve any discernible purpose); Rock v. Arkansas, 483 U.S. 44, 61 , 107 S. Ct. 2704 , 97 L.

2014See [Holmes], 547 U.S., at 331 , 126 S. Ct. 1727 (rule did not rationally serve any discernible purpose); Rock v. Arkansas, 483 U.S. 44, 61 , 107 S. Ct. 2704 , 97 L.

11
State v. McCulloughgreen
kan · 2012 · cited in 1 Kansas opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
2 sentences

2012See State v. McCullough, 293 Kan. 970 , 270 P.3d 1142 (2012).

2012See State v. McCullough, 293 Kan. 970 , 270 P.3d 1142 (2012).

11
Gulf Insurance Company v. Tilleygreen
innd · 1967 · cited in 1 Kansas opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
1 sentence

1989See Gulf Insurance Company v. Tilley, 280 F. Supp. 60 ; State Farm Fire & Casualty Co. v. Moore, 103 Ill.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Kansas. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (20)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Goodwin green
kan · 1977
2 sentences

2016State v. Goodwin, 223 Kan. 257, 259 , 573 P.2d 999 (1977).

2016State v. Goodwin, 223 Kan. 257, 259 , 573 P.2d 999 (1977).

22016–2016
Bienz, Admx. v. John Hancock Mutual Life Ins. Co. green
kan · 1965
2 sentences

1989The court further stated: `We are of the opinion that the phrase as used in the exclusion clause of the defendant's policy was intended to exclude from the benefits of the policy persons whose claims might be based on injuries compensable under the Workmen's Compensation Act.' (Emphasis added.) 195 Kan. at 426 .

1989The court further stated: “We are of the opinion that the phrase as used in the exclusion clause of the defendant’s policy was intended to exclude from the benefits of the policy persons whose claims might be based on injuries compensable under the Workmen’s Compensation Act.” (Emphasis added.) 195 Kan. at 426 .

21989–1989
Rock v. Arkansas green
scotus · 1987
2 sentences

2014See [Holmes], 547 U.S., at 331 , 126 S. Ct. 1727 (rule did not rationally serve any discernible purpose); Rock v. Arkansas, 483 U.S. 44, 61 , 107 S. Ct. 2704 , 97 L.

2014See [Holmes], 547 U.S., at 331 , 126 S. Ct. 1727 (rule did not rationally serve any discernible purpose); Rock v. Arkansas, 483 U.S. 44, 61 , 107 S. Ct. 2704 , 97 L.

12014–2014
State v. Campbell neutral
kanctapp · 2001
2 sentences

2010Similarly, in State v. Campbell, 29 Kan.App.2d 50, 63-64 , 23 P.3d 176 (2001), this court found that the district court improperly excluded a third party's admission to killing the victim.

2010Similarly, in State v. Campbell, 29 Kan.App.2d 50, 63-64 , 23 P.3d 176 (2001), this court found that the district court improperly excluded a third party's admission to killing the victim.

12010–2010
State v. Meinert neutral
kanctapp · 2003
2 sentences

2010This court found that the exclusion was error. 31 Kan.App.2d at 495 , 67 P.3d 850 .

2010This court found that the exclusion was error. 31 Kan.App.2d at 495 , 67 P.3d 850 .

12010–2010
Kelly v. Figueiredo green
conn · 1992
1 sentence

1998The exclusion clause therefore unambiguously reheves Calvert of any obligation to defend or indemnify the insured in this case.” 610 A.2d at 1299 .

11998–1998
Kansas Farm Bureau Insurance v. Cool neutral
kan · 1970
2 sentences

1998Co. v. Cool, 205 Kan. 567, 572 , 471 P.2d 352 , and cases cited therein.) “In contrast to the prominence accorded the insuring agreement found under Coverage G at the top of page two, the exclusion clause on which the insurer relies is placed inconspicuously in a long paragraph near the bottom of the same page.

1998Co. v. Cool, 205 Kan. 567, 572 , 471 P.2d 352 , and cases cited therein.) “In contrast to the prominence accorded the insuring agreement found under Coverage G at the top of page two, the exclusion clause on which the insurer relies is placed inconspicuously in a long paragraph near the bottom of the same page.

11998–1998
State v. Bunker neutral
kan · 1996
2 sentences

1998Madison contends that the Supreme Court’s decision in State v. Bunker, 260 Kan. 564 , 920 P.2d 403 (1996), mandates the exclusion of test results or test refusals if the form is completed improperly.

1998Madison contends that the Supreme Court’s decision in State v. Bunker, 260 Kan. 564 , 920 P.2d 403 (1996), mandates the exclusion of test results or test refusals if the form is completed improperly.

11998–1998
Northwestern National Insurance v. Nemetz green
wisctapp · 1986
1 sentence

1992The Wisconsin Court of Appeals, observing that the insurance contract contained a severability clause purporting to separate the insureds’ interests while the exclusion clause, “we do not cover . . . damage . . . expected or intended by an insured,” attempted to join the insureds’ obligations. 135 Wis. 2d at 256 .

11992–1992
State Farm Fire & Casualty Co. v. Moore green
illappct · 1981
1 sentence

1989See Gulf Insurance Company v. Tilley, 280 F. Supp. 60 ; State Farm Fire & Casualty Co. v. Moore, 103 Ill.

11989–1989
Lollis v. Superior Sales Co. green
kan · 1978
2 sentences

1985In support appellants cite Lollis v. Superior Sales Co., 224 Kan. 251 , 580 P.2d 423 (1978).

1985In support appellants cite Lollis v. Superior Sales Co., 224 Kan. 251 , 580 P.2d 423 (1978).

11985–1985
Home Indemnity Company v. Lee Alan Miller and Lois Magnuson Miller green
ca8 · 1968
1 sentence

1973As the court concluded in the case of Home Indemnity Company v. Miller, 8 Cir., 399 F. 2d 78 , “ 'The language used in this exclusion clause is clear and simple — there is nothing ambiguous in the words or phrases used therein.

11973–1973
Great American Indemnity Co. v. Saltzman green
scotus · 1954
1 sentence

1968Co. v. Saltzman (1954, CA 8 Ark) 213 F2d 743, cert den 348 US 862 , 99 L ed 679, 75 S Ct 85 , in construing an exclusion clause of the kind under consideration. . . .” (p. 1246.) It will be understood that there are many degrees or different classifications of trespass ranging all the way from an innocent trespasser to a willful and malicious trespasser.

11968–1968
Tucker v. Southern Railway green
· 1906
1 sentence

1968Co. v. Saltzman (1954, CA 8 Ark) 213 F2d 743, cert den 348 US 862 , 99 L ed 679, 75 S Ct 85 , in construing an exclusion clause of the kind under consideration. . . .” (p. 1246.) It will be understood that there are many degrees or different classifications of trespass ranging all the way from an innocent trespasser to a willful and malicious trespasser.

11968–1968
Sears v. Pacific Mutual Life Insurance neutral
kan · 1921
2 sentences

1965In Sears v. Insurance Co., 108 Kan. 516 , 196 Pac. 235 , it was held: “Where an accident insurance company seeks to avoid liability because of a specific exception to its general liability under the terms of its policy, and on the ground that the accident and injury were within such exception, the burden of proof rests upon the insurance company to show that the facts of the case fell within the exception clause in the policy which relieved the company from liability.” (Syl. ¶ 1.) The appellant contends that in determining whether a particular injury “arose out of and in the course of employme

1965In Sears v. Insurance Co., 108 Kan. 516 , 196 Pac. 235 , it was held: “Where an accident insurance company seeks to avoid liability because of a specific exception to its general liability under the terms of its policy, and on the ground that the accident and injury were within such exception, the burden of proof rests upon the insurance company to show that the facts of the case fell within the exception clause in the policy which relieved the company from liability.” (Syl. ¶ 1.) The appellant contends that in determining whether a particular injury “arose out of and in the course of employme

11965–1965
Bissey v. City of Marion neutral
kan · 1921
2 sentences

1965In Sears v. Insurance Co., 108 Kan. 516 , 196 Pac. 235 , it was held: “Where an accident insurance company seeks to avoid liability because of a specific exception to its general liability under the terms of its policy, and on the ground that the accident and injury were within such exception, the burden of proof rests upon the insurance company to show that the facts of the case fell within the exception clause in the policy which relieved the company from liability.” (Syl. ¶ 1.) The appellant contends that in determining whether a particular injury “arose out of and in the course of employme

1965In Sears v. Insurance Co., 108 Kan. 516 , 196 Pac. 235 , it was held: “Where an accident insurance company seeks to avoid liability because of a specific exception to its general liability under the terms of its policy, and on the ground that the accident and injury were within such exception, the burden of proof rests upon the insurance company to show that the facts of the case fell within the exception clause in the policy which relieved the company from liability.” (Syl. ¶ 1.) The appellant contends that in determining whether a particular injury “arose out of and in the course of employme

11965–1965
Towle v. John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance neutral
mass · 1955
2 sentences

1965Co., 333 Mass. 345 , 130 N. E. 2d 685 .) We are of the opinion that the phrase as used in the exclusion clause of the defendant’s policy was intended to exclude from the benefits of the policy persons whose claims might be based on injuries compensable under the Workmen’s Compensation Act.

1965Co., 333 Mass. 345 , 130 N. E. 2d 685 .) We are of the opinion that the phrase as used in the exclusion clause of the defendant’s policy was intended to exclude from the benefits of the policy persons whose claims might be based on injuries compensable under the Workmen’s Compensation Act.

11965–1965
Hoyt v. New Hampshire Fire Insurance green
nh · 1942
1 sentence

1962Co., 92 N. H. 242, 29 A. 2d 121 , and cases there cited.)” (p. 539.) We find nothing ambiguous in the words or phrases used in the exclusion clause and this court should not search for ambiguities where the words used in the contract have a common and well understood meaning.

11962–1962
Pirc v. Kortebein green
wied · 1960
1 sentence

1962The argument of the plaintiff is considerably overcome by defendant insurance company’s reference to the case of Pirc v. Kortebein, 186 F. Supp. 621 .

11962–1962
Hauenstein v. St. Paul-Mercury Indemnity Co. green
minn · 1954
2 sentences

1962Paul-Mercury Indemnity Co., 242 Minn. 354 , 65 N. W. 2d 122 , the court had under consideration an exclusion clause similar to the one under consideration.

1962Paul-Mercury Indemnity Co., 242 Minn. 354 , 65 N. W. 2d 122 , the court had under consideration an exclusion clause similar to the one under consideration.

11962–1962

Statutes the citing opinions construe

KS § K.S.A. § 60-261 (4) KS § K.S.A. § 60-445 (4) KS § K.S.A. § 60-455 (4) KS § K.S.A. § 60-401 (3) KS § K.S.A. § 60-407 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

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