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14 New Mexico opinions name it 2 courts 1960–2019 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by New Mexico 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 (10)

CaseFollowedCited
Brinkerhoff v. Swearingen Aviation Corp.green
alaska · 1983 · cited in 2 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011See, e.g., Brinkerhoff v. Swearingen Aviation Corp., 663 P.2d 937, 942 (Alaska 1983); Great W.

2011See, e.g., Brinkerhoff v. Swearingen Aviation Corp., 663 P.2d 937, 942 (Alaska 1983); Great W.

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Trujillo v. Berrygreen
nmctapp · 1987 · cited in 2 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008See generally Trujillo v. Berry, 106 N.M. 86, 90 , 738 P.2d 1331, 1335 (Ct.App.1987) (holding that the supplier of a defective product manufactured by another was entitled to seek indemnity from a manufacturer based on strict products liability). {12} Traditional indemnification provides an indemnitee, who has been held liable for damages, the right to be made whole by a third party, such as the primary wrongdoer.

2008See generally Trujillo v. Berry, 106 N.M. 86, 90 , 738 P.2d 1331, 1335 (Ct.App.1987) (holding that the supplier of a defective product manufactured by another was entitled to seek indemnity from a manufacturer based on strict products liability). {12} Traditional indemnification provides an indemnitee, who has been held liable for damages, the right to be made whole by a third party, such as the primary wrongdoer.

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Farmers Insurance Group of Companies v. Martinezgreen
nmctapp · 1988 · cited in 2 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007Martinez gives recognition to this principle by using the phrase “knowledge of that payment” in its holding. 107 N.M. at 84 , 752 P.2d at 799 (emphasis added).

2007Martinez gives recognition to this principle by using the phrase “knowledge of that payment” in its holding. 107 N.M. at 84 , 752 P.2d at 799 (emphasis added).

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United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co. v. Raton Natural Gas Co.green
nm · 1974 · cited in 2 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 1980–1995
2 sentences

1995The doctrine of subrogation “is founded upon the relationship of the parties and upon equitable principles, for the purpose of accomplishing the substantial ends of justice.” Raton, 86 N.M. at 162-63 , 521 P.2d at 124 -25 (quoting 6A Appleman, Insurance Law and Practice § 4054 at 142-44). 9.

1995The doctrine of subrogation “is founded upon the relationship of the parties and upon equitable principles, for the purpose of accomplishing the substantial ends of justice.” Raton, 86 N.M. at 162-63 , 521 P.2d at 124 -25 (quoting 6A Appleman, Insurance Law and Practice § 4054 at 142-44). 9.

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Hayes Sight & Sound, Inc. v. Oneok, Inc.green
kan · 2006 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
1 sentence

2011Id. at 442.

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State Ex Rel. Regents of New Mexico State University v. Siplast, Inc.green
nm · 1994 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
2 sentences

2009See Siplast, 117 N.M. at 740-43 , 877 P.2d at 40-43 .

2009See Siplast, 117 N.M. at 740-43 , 877 P.2d at 40-43 .

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American General Fire & Casualty Co. v. Progressive Casualty Co.green
nm · 1990 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006Co., 110 N.M. 741, 745 , 799 P.2d 1113, 1117 (1990) (holding that the plaintiff insurer had a subrogation right against the defendant insurer because the plaintiff insurer was required by law and fiduciary obligations to defend); id. at 748 , 799 P.2d at 1120 (Montgomery, J., specially concurring) (noting that the insurer’s claim for subrogation did “not fit the classical model of the remedy” because the liabilities of the insurers were mutually exclusive; concluding nonetheless that extending the remedy to the insurer was consistent with the equitable principles underlying the doctrine of sub

2006Co., 110 N.M. 741, 745 , 799 P.2d 1113, 1117 (1990) (holding that the plaintiff insurer had a subrogation right against the defendant insurer because the plaintiff insurer was required by law and fiduciary obligations to defend); id. at 748 , 799 P.2d at 1120 (Montgomery, J., specially concurring) (noting that the insurer’s claim for subrogation did “not fit the classical model of the remedy” because the liabilities of the insurers were mutually exclusive; concluding nonetheless that extending the remedy to the insurer was consistent with the equitable principles underlying the doctrine of sub

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Bowen v. American Family Insurance Groupgreen
sd · 1993 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
1 sentence

1995Group, 504 N.W.2d 604, 605 (S.D.1993); see also Krause, 169 N.W.2d at 603-04 (noting that there is a single cause of action and finding that the insured must hold the amount of the subrogation claim for the benefit of the insurer and must account for this amount after recovering from the tortfeasor). 11.

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Krause v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurancegreen
neb · 1969 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
1 sentence

1995Group, 504 N.W.2d 604, 605 (S.D.1993); see also Krause, 169 N.W.2d at 603-04 (noting that there is a single cause of action and finding that the insured must hold the amount of the subrogation claim for the benefit of the insurer and must account for this amount after recovering from the tortfeasor). 11.

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Hedgebeth v. Medfordgreen
nj · 1977 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 1980–1980
2 sentences

1980United Services Automobile Association v. Hills, 172 Neb. 128 , 109 N.W.2d 174 (1961); State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. v. Clinton, 267 Or. 653 , 518 P.2d 645 (1974); State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. v. Geline, 48 Wis.2d 290 , 179 N.W.2d 815 (1970); see, Hedgebeth v. Medford, 74 N.J. 360 , 378 A.2d 226 (1977); Pena v. Thorington, 23 Wash. App. 277 , 595 P.2d 61 (1979).

1980United Services Automobile Association v. Hills, 172 Neb. 128 , 109 N.W.2d 174 (1961); State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. v. Clinton, 267 Or. 653 , 518 P.2d 645 (1974); State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. v. Geline, 48 Wis.2d 290 , 179 N.W.2d 815 (1970); see, Hedgebeth v. Medford, 74 N.J. 360 , 378 A.2d 226 (1977); Pena v. Thorington, 23 Wash. App. 277 , 595 P.2d 61 (1979).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
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Also cited on this issue (10)

CaseCitedYears
Quality Chiropractic, PC v. Farmers Insurance green
nmctapp · 2002
2 sentences

2019Co. of Ariz., 2002-NMCA-080, ¶ 21 , 132 N.M. 518 , 51 P.3d 1172 (stating that subrogation was developed with the intent to avoid unjust enrichment). {14} The doctrine of subrogation is “liberally applied for the protection of its natural beneficiaries who are insurers which have paid losses caused by a third party.” 16 Russ & Segalla, supra, § 222:9, at 222-34.

2019Co. of Ariz., 2002-NMCA-080, ¶ 21 , 132 N.M. 518 , 51 P.3d 1172 (stating that subrogation was developed with the intent to avoid unjust enrichment). {14} The doctrine of subrogation is “liberally applied for the protection of its natural beneficiaries who are insurers which have paid losses caused by a third party.” 16 Russ & Segalla, supra, § 222:9, at 222-34.

12019–2019
Jones v. Foster green
calctapp · 1931
1 sentence

2009Id. 3 The contract, in Sections 11.4.1 and 11.4.7, provided that the school district 4 would get a builder’s risk policy covering all parties, and that all parties would waive 5 any right of subrogation. [RP 42-43] The roofing company persuaded the court that 6 under Siplast there was no right of subrogation, and obtained summary judgment 7 against the Insurance Authority on the subrogation claim. [RP 117] 8 The essential issue in this case has already been decided by our Supreme Court 9 adversely to Plaintiff.

12009–2009
Motto v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. green
nm · 1969
2 sentences

2002The other possibility, the Court observed, was that “claims for personal injuries are assignable and ... the subrogation clause works such an assignment.” Id. {15} The Motto Court concluded that personal injury claims are assignable. .

2002Id. at 36 , 462 P.2d at 621 .

12002–2002
Pena v. Thorington green
washctapp · 1979
2 sentences

1980United Services Automobile Association v. Hills, 172 Neb. 128 , 109 N.W.2d 174 (1961); State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. v. Clinton, 267 Or. 653 , 518 P.2d 645 (1974); State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. v. Geline, 48 Wis.2d 290 , 179 N.W.2d 815 (1970); see, Hedgebeth v. Medford, 74 N.J. 360 , 378 A.2d 226 (1977); Pena v. Thorington, 23 Wash. App. 277 , 595 P.2d 61 (1979).

1980United Services Automobile Association v. Hills, 172 Neb. 128 , 109 N.W.2d 174 (1961); State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. v. Clinton, 267 Or. 653 , 518 P.2d 645 (1974); State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. v. Geline, 48 Wis.2d 290 , 179 N.W.2d 815 (1970); see, Hedgebeth v. Medford, 74 N.J. 360 , 378 A.2d 226 (1977); Pena v. Thorington, 23 Wash. App. 277 , 595 P.2d 61 (1979).

11980–1980
United Services Automobile Association v. Hills green
neb · 1961
2 sentences

1980United Services Automobile Association v. Hills, 172 Neb. 128 , 109 N.W.2d 174 (1961); State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. v. Clinton, 267 Or. 653 , 518 P.2d 645 (1974); State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. v. Geline, 48 Wis.2d 290 , 179 N.W.2d 815 (1970); see, Hedgebeth v. Medford, 74 N.J. 360 , 378 A.2d 226 (1977); Pena v. Thorington, 23 Wash. App. 277 , 595 P.2d 61 (1979).

1980United Services Automobile Association v. Hills, 172 Neb. 128 , 109 N.W.2d 174 (1961); State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. v. Clinton, 267 Or. 653 , 518 P.2d 645 (1974); State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. v. Geline, 48 Wis.2d 290 , 179 N.W.2d 815 (1970); see, Hedgebeth v. Medford, 74 N.J. 360 , 378 A.2d 226 (1977); Pena v. Thorington, 23 Wash. App. 277 , 595 P.2d 61 (1979).

11980–1980
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance v. Clinton green
or · 1974
2 sentences

1980United Services Automobile Association v. Hills, 172 Neb. 128 , 109 N.W.2d 174 (1961); State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. v. Clinton, 267 Or. 653 , 518 P.2d 645 (1974); State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. v. Geline, 48 Wis.2d 290 , 179 N.W.2d 815 (1970); see, Hedgebeth v. Medford, 74 N.J. 360 , 378 A.2d 226 (1977); Pena v. Thorington, 23 Wash. App. 277 , 595 P.2d 61 (1979).

1980United Services Automobile Association v. Hills, 172 Neb. 128 , 109 N.W.2d 174 (1961); State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. v. Clinton, 267 Or. 653 , 518 P.2d 645 (1974); State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. v. Geline, 48 Wis.2d 290 , 179 N.W.2d 815 (1970); see, Hedgebeth v. Medford, 74 N.J. 360 , 378 A.2d 226 (1977); Pena v. Thorington, 23 Wash. App. 277 , 595 P.2d 61 (1979).

11980–1980
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance v. Geline green
wis · 1970
2 sentences

1980United Services Automobile Association v. Hills, 172 Neb. 128 , 109 N.W.2d 174 (1961); State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. v. Clinton, 267 Or. 653 , 518 P.2d 645 (1974); State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. v. Geline, 48 Wis.2d 290 , 179 N.W.2d 815 (1970); see, Hedgebeth v. Medford, 74 N.J. 360 , 378 A.2d 226 (1977); Pena v. Thorington, 23 Wash. App. 277 , 595 P.2d 61 (1979).

1980United Services Automobile Association v. Hills, 172 Neb. 128 , 109 N.W.2d 174 (1961); State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. v. Clinton, 267 Or. 653 , 518 P.2d 645 (1974); State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. v. Geline, 48 Wis.2d 290 , 179 N.W.2d 815 (1970); see, Hedgebeth v. Medford, 74 N.J. 360 , 378 A.2d 226 (1977); Pena v. Thorington, 23 Wash. App. 277 , 595 P.2d 61 (1979).

11980–1980
White v. Sutherland green
nmctapp · 1978
2 sentences

1980White v. Sutherland, 92 N.M. 187 , 585 P.2d 331 (Ct.App.), cert. denied, 92 N.M. 79 , 582 P.2d 1292 (1978). [The doctrine of subrogation] originates in the general principles of equity, and will be applied or not according to the *226 dictates of equity and good conscience and consideration of public policy.

1980White v. Sutherland, 92 N.M. 187 , 585 P.2d 331 (Ct.App.), cert. denied, 92 N.M. 79 , 582 P.2d 1292 (1978). [The doctrine of subrogation] originates in the general principles of equity, and will be applied or not according to the *226 dictates of equity and good conscience and consideration of public policy.

11980–1980
Armijo v. Foundation Reserve Insurance Company green
nm · 1965
2 sentences

1969In Armijo v. Foundation Reserve Insurance Company, 75 N.M. 592 , 408 P.2d 750 , we held that the insured, by releasing the joint tortfeasor from liability for a loss before payment of the loss had been made by the insurer, destroyed any rights of subrogation the insurer had against the joint tortfeasor and thus precluded recovery (by the terms of the subrogation clause) against the insurer under the policy.

1969In Armijo v. Foundation Reserve Insurance Company, 75 N.M. 592 , 408 P.2d 750 , we held that the insured, by releasing the joint tortfeasor from liability for a loss before payment of the loss had been made by the insurer, destroyed any rights of subrogation the insurer had against the joint tortfeasor and thus precluded recovery (by the terms of the subrogation clause) against the insurer under the policy.

11969–1969
Kandelin v. Lee Moor Contracting Co. green
nm · 1933
2 sentences

1960Kandelin v. Lee Moor Contracting Co., 1933, 37 N.M. 479 , 24 P.2d 731 .

1960Kandelin v. Lee Moor Contracting Co., 1933, 37 N.M. 479 , 24 P.2d 731 .

11960–1960

Statutes the citing opinions construe

NM § N.M. Stat. § 56-8-3 (3) NM § N.M. Stat. § 56-8-4 (3)

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Where else courts name it

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