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omnibus clause in New Jersey

55 New Jersey opinions name it 2 courts 1957–2019 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by New Jersey 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 (17)

CaseFollowedCited
Matits v. Nationwide Mutual Insurancegreen
nj · 1960 · cited in 12 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1966–2019
2 sentences

2019Co. 185 N.J. at 412 .1 It "concluded that the permittee's 'deviation from the purpose 1 The rule states that 'if a person is given permission to use a motor vehicle in the first instance, any subsequent use short of theft or the like while it remains in his possession, though not within the contemplation of the parties, is a A-5393-16T4 12 for which she borrowed the vehicle did not annul the protection afforded her and the injured plaintiffs by the omnibus clause of [the] policy.'" Ibid. (alteration in original) (quoting Matits, 33 N.J. at 497 ).

2006The Rutgers policy issued to Stephen appears to contain the same language as the policy the Court interpreted in Rutgers Casualty Insurance Co. v. Collins, 158 N.J. 542, 548 , 730 A.2d 833 (1999) to provide coverage in accordance with “the omnibus clause of the policy required by N.J.S.A. 39:6B-1” and the “initial permission rule” adopted in Matits v. Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co., 33 N.J. 488 , 166 A.2d 345 (1960).

312
Selected Risks Insurance Co. v. Zullogreen
nj · 1966 · cited in 6 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1968–2012
2 sentences

2012After discussing the history of the Financial Responsibility Law requiring that persons registering their automobiles must prove financial responsibility either in the form of insurance or by paying an additional registration fee, the Supreme Court of this State decided that the policy behind this law was to be assured of “having financially responsible persons available to meet the claims of persons wrongfully injured in automobile accidents.” [Zullo, supra, 48 N.J. at 371 , 225 A.2d 570 ], Limiting an omnibus clause which in any way obstructed this policy would be declared invalid.

2012After discussing the history of the Financial Responsibility Law requiring that persons registering their automobiles must prove financial responsibility either in the form of insurance or by paying an additional registration fee, the Supreme Court of this State decided that the policy behind this law was to be assured of “having financially responsible persons available to meet the claims of persons wrongfully injured in automobile accidents.” [Zullo, supra, 48 N.J. at 371 , 225 A.2d 570 ], Limiting an omnibus clause which in any way obstructed this policy would be declared invalid.

16
Odolecki v. Hartford Accident & Indemnity Co.green
nj · 1970 · cited in 4 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1971–1997
2 sentences

1997The standard omnibus clause of the policy in that case covered "the named insured, her spouse, and `any person while using the automobile [...] provided the actual use of the automobile is by the named insured or such spouse or with the permission of either.'" Id. at 544 , 264 A. 2d 38 .

1997The standard omnibus clause of the policy in that case covered “the named insured, her spouse, and ‘any person while using the automobile [...] provided the actual use of the automobile is by the named insured or such spouse or with the permission of either.’ ” Id, at 544, 264 A.2d 38 .

14
Schuncke v. Pennsylvania Threshermen & Farmers' Mutual Casualty Insurancegreen
nj · 1964 · cited in 3 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1971–2005
2 sentences

2005Four years later, in Small v. Schuncke, 42 N.J. 407 , 201 A.2d 56 (1964), we extended the initial permission rule to provide coverage for a subsequent permittee using the vehicle beyond the original permission.

2005Four years later, in Small v. Schuncke, 42 N.J. 407 , 201 A.2d 56 (1964), we extended the initial permission rule to provide coverage for a subsequent permittee using the vehicle beyond the original permission.

13
Bellafronte v. General Motors Corporationgreen
njsuperctappdiv · 1977 · cited in 3 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1988–1997
2 sentences

1997"Use" explicitly denotes "something other or more comprehensive than either maintenance or operation." Bellafronte, supra, 151 N.J.

1997“Use” explicitly denotes “something other or more comprehensive than either maintenance or operation.” Bellafronte, supra, 151 N.J.Super. at 382 , 376 A.2d 1294 ; see Indemnity Ins.

13
Halifko v. Cities Service Oil Co.green
njd · 1981 · cited in 2 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1983–1992
2 sentences

1992Oil Co., 510 F. Supp. 1131, 1136-37 (D.N.J. 1981), aff'd o.b. mem., 676 F. 2d 685 (3d Cir.1982): Sound policy considerations weigh strongly against construing an omnibus clause to cover the owner of a loading platform on which a named insured is injured solely due to an unsafe condition on the premises.

1983The risk insured against should be limited to negligence in loading or unloading the automotive vehicle, including preliminary and subsequent measures proximate in time related to its loading or unloading. [ Id. at 185] We find equally persuasive the rationale used by Judge Debevoise in Halifko v. Cities Service Oil Co., 510 F. Supp. at 1136-1137 , supra, where he observed: Sound policy considerations weigh strongly against construing an omnibus clause to cover the owner of a loading platform on which a named insured is injured solely due to an unsafe condition on the premises.

12
Belas v. Melanovichgreen
pasuperct · 1977 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
2 sentences

1989These reported decisions require some connection between the named insured’s conduct and the operation of the car by the third person. “[T]he critical question will always be whether the named insured said or did something that warranted the belief that the ensuing use was with his consent.” Belas v. Melanovich, 247 Pa.Super. 313, 324 , 372 A.2d 478, 484 (1977).

1989These reported decisions require some connection between the named insured’s conduct and the operation of the car by the third person. “[T]he critical question will always be whether the named insured said or did something that warranted the belief that the ensuing use was with his consent.” Belas v. Melanovich, 247 Pa.Super. 313, 324 , 372 A.2d 478, 484 (1977).

11
Volk v. Cacchionegreen
pa · 1959 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
2 sentences

1989We agree with the able opinion of the Court below that the evidence was insufficient to sustain plaintiffs burden of proving that [the son] was the person who was insured by defendant, or to warrant the submission to the jury of the question of implied permissive use allegedly granted by [the named insured] to [the son’s friend] for his pleasure trip the night (and morning) of the accident. [ 395 Pa. at 642 , 150 A.2d at 852 (emphasis in original).] Equally on point is the recent federal district court decision in Motorists Mut.

1989We agree with the able opinion of the Court below that the evidence was insufficient to sustain plaintiffs burden of proving that [the son] was the person who was insured by defendant, or to warrant the submission to the jury of the question of implied permissive use allegedly granted by [the named insured] to [the son’s friend] for his pleasure trip the night (and morning) of the accident. [ 395 Pa. at 642 , 150 A.2d at 852 (emphasis in original).] Equally on point is the recent federal district court decision in Motorists Mut.

11
Tooker v. Hartford Acc. and Indem. Co.green
njsuperctappdiv · 1974 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1983–1983
1 sentence

1983Co., 128 N.J.

11
Lewandowski v. Nat'l Grange Mut. Ins. Co.green
njsuperctappdiv · 1977 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1980–1980
1 sentence

1980It is hoped, however, that the appellate courts will take this opportunity to reexamine the Buzzone application of the 1934 Restatement as it relates to the facts of the present case. [ 149 N.J.

11
State Farm Mut. Auto. Ins. Co. v. Estate of Simmonsgreen
njsuperctappdiv · 1979 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1979–1979
11
Denham v. Bedfordgreen
michctapp · 1978 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1979–1979
2 sentences

1979Super. 133, 138 (App.Div. 1979) (every automobile policy offered as proof of financial responsibility in this State is deemed to contain the broad omnibus clause required by N.J.S.A. 39:6-46(a), the Motor Vehicle-Security Responsibility Law); Denham v. Bedford, 82 Mich. App. 107 , 266 N.W. 2d 682, 686 (Ct.App. 1977) (prejudgment interest statute becomes a part of the insurance contract). *365 On the other hand the plaintiffs too were laboring under certain strictures.

1979Super. 133, 138 (App.Div. 1979) (every automobile policy offered as proof of financial responsibility in this State is deemed to contain the broad omnibus clause required by N.J.S.A. 39:6-46(a), the Motor Vehicle-Security Responsibility Law); Denham v. Bedford, 82 Mich. App. 107 , 266 N.W. 2d 682, 686 (Ct.App. 1977) (prejudgment interest statute becomes a part of the insurance contract). *365 On the other hand the plaintiffs too were laboring under certain strictures.

11
Baesler v. Globe Indemnity Co.green
nj · 1960 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1973–1973
11
Kish v. Motor Club of America Ins. Co.green
njsuperctappdiv · 1970 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1971–1971
11
Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States v. New Horizons, Inc.green
nj · 1958 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1961–1961
11
Zuvich v. Ballaygreen
lactapp · 1933 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1957–1957
11
Schultz v. Kroschgreen
minn · 1939 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1957–1957
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
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Also cited on this issue (44)

CaseCitedYears
Motor Club Fire & Casualty Co. v. New Jersey Manufacturers Insurance green
nj · 1977
2 sentences

2003Accordingly, the Court held that the son’s conduct neither vitiated the insured’s consent to his use of the car, nor “deprive[d] him of the protection afforded by the omnibus clause of [the insured’s] insurance policy.” Id. at 439 , 375 A.2d 639 .

2003Accordingly, the Court held that the son’s conduct neither vitiated the insured’s consent to his use of the car, nor “deprive[d] him of the protection afforded by the omnibus clause of [the insured’s] insurance policy.” Id. at 439 , 375 A.2d 639 .

31995–2003
Rutgers Casualty Insurance Co. v. Collins green
nj · 1999
2 sentences

2006The Rutgers policy issued to Stephen appears to contain the same language as the policy the Court interpreted in Rutgers Casualty Insurance Co. v. Collins, 158 N.J. 542, 548 , 730 A.2d 833 (1999) to provide coverage in accordance with “the omnibus clause of the policy required by N.J.S.A. 39:6B-1” and the “initial permission rule” adopted in Matits v. Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co., 33 N.J. 488 , 166 A.2d 345 (1960).

2006The Rutgers policy issued to Stephen appears to contain the same language as the policy the Court interpreted in Rutgers Casualty Insurance Co. v. Collins, 158 N.J. 542, 548 , 730 A.2d 833 (1999) to provide coverage in accordance with “the omnibus clause of the policy required by N.J.S.A. 39:6B-1” and the “initial permission rule” adopted in Matits v. Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co., 33 N.J. 488 , 166 A.2d 345 (1960).

21999–2006
Cosmopolitan Mutual Insurance v. Continental Casualty Co. green
nj · 1959
2 sentences

1993Plaintiff Cosmopolitan insured tortfeasors Essex News and, under the omnibus clause, its employee McCollum, when operating owned, non-owned and hired vehicles used in the business of Essex News. 28 N.J. at 556 , 147 A. 2d 529 .

1993Plaintiff Cosmopolitan insured tortfeasors Essex News and, under the omnibus clause, its employee McCollum, when operating owned, non-owned and hired vehicles used in the business of Essex News. 28 N.J. at 556 , 147 A. 2d 529 .

21962–1993
INDEMNITY INS. CO., ETC. v. Metropolitan Cas. Ins. Co. green
nj · 1960
2 sentences

1975Co. of New York, supra, the omnibus clause included "any person while using the automobile * * * provided the actual use of the automobile is with * * * permission" of the named insured.

1975In the latter case the court enunciated the rule that "coverage under an omnibus clause like the one before us depends upon whether the use, as distinct from the operation, of the automobile is a permitted one." Id., 33 N.J. at 514-515. *371 In the case at hand, the clause reads: * * * any other person using such automobile with the permission of the named insured, provided his actual operation or (if he is not operating) his other actual use thereof is within the scope of such permission * * *.

21973–1975
Grenada Bank v. Lester green
miss · 1921
2 sentences

1969The court said: "In stating that the defendant would be responsible under the omnibus clause of the policy for the negligent act or acts of the passenger, Don Bolton, which might be established on the trial of the case as a proximate cause of the injury and damage to plaintiff, we are agreeing with the contention of counsel for plaintiff that Don Bolton at the time was `using' the motor vehicle under the liberal interpretation required of such clauses in an insurance policy, Pullen v. Employers' Liability Assurance Corp., 230 La. 867 , 89 So. 2 d 373; Spurlock v. Boyce-Harvey Machinery, Inc.,

1957The plaintiff cites Pullen v. Employers' Liability Assurance Corp., 230 La. 867 , 89 So. 2 d 373, 376 ( Sup. Ct. 1956) for the statement: "It thus becomes evident that the meaning given to the unqualified word `insured' in the omnibus clause does not necessarily apply in, and can hardly extend to, the exclusion clause, and that any attempt to construe the use of the word in one clause by reference to the other clause obscures and confuses, rather than clarifies, the meaning of both the word and the clause." In effect, the plaintiff contends that the word "insured" in paragraphs (d) and (e) is

21957–1969
Pullen v. Employers' Liability Assurance Corp. green
la · 1956
2 sentences

1969The court said: "In stating that the defendant would be responsible under the omnibus clause of the policy for the negligent act or acts of the passenger, Don Bolton, which might be established on the trial of the case as a proximate cause of the injury and damage to plaintiff, we are agreeing with the contention of counsel for plaintiff that Don Bolton at the time was `using' the motor vehicle under the liberal interpretation required of such clauses in an insurance policy, Pullen v. Employers' Liability Assurance Corp., 230 La. 867 , 89 So. 2 d 373; Spurlock v. Boyce-Harvey Machinery, Inc.,

1957The plaintiff cites Pullen v. Employers' Liability Assurance Corp., 230 La. 867 , 89 So. 2 d 373, 376 ( Sup. Ct. 1956) for the statement: "It thus becomes evident that the meaning given to the unqualified word `insured' in the omnibus clause does not necessarily apply in, and can hardly extend to, the exclusion clause, and that any attempt to construe the use of the word in one clause by reference to the other clause obscures and confuses, rather than clarifies, the meaning of both the word and the clause." In effect, the plaintiff contends that the word "insured" in paragraphs (d) and (e) is

21957–1969
Costanzo v. Pennsylvania Threshermen & Farmers' Mutual Casualty Insurance green
nj · 1959
2 sentences

1962Co., 30 N.J. 262 (1959), whose facts he found to be very similar to those of this appeal, *408 and concluded that Baker was an additional insured under the omnibus clause of the Allstate policy.

1960Co., 30 N.J. 262 (1959), construing an identical omnibus clause.

21960–1962
INDEMNITY, ETC., OF NA v. Metropolitan Cas. Ins. Co. of NY neutral
njsuperctappdiv · 1958
2 sentences

1962"Expressed more explicitly, I resolve that a non-ownership clause with an excess coverage provision as embodied in the plaintiff's policy does not constitute other valid and collectible insurance within the import and meaning of a primary policy with an omnibus clause." The American Surety Company case has been cited with approval in Cosmopolitan Mutual Insurance Company v. Continental Casualty Company, 28 N.J. 554 (1959); Indemnity, etc., of N.A. v. Metropolitan, etc. of New York, 53 N.J.

1959The trial judge was of the opinion that "* * * the language of the omnibus clause does not require plaintiffs to establish that the named insured had expressly or impliedly given Acerra [the driver when the accident occurred] permission to drive or operate her automobile; all that they must show is that the actual or particular use, i.e., the purpose for which it was being employed by Acerra at the time of the accident, was with the permission of the named insured * * *." ( 53 N.J.

21959–1962
Proformance Insurance v. Jones green
nj · 2005
2 sentences

2019Co. 185 N.J. at 412 .1 It "concluded that the permittee's 'deviation from the purpose 1 The rule states that 'if a person is given permission to use a motor vehicle in the first instance, any subsequent use short of theft or the like while it remains in his possession, though not within the contemplation of the parties, is a A-5393-16T4 12 for which she borrowed the vehicle did not annul the protection afforded her and the injured plaintiffs by the omnibus clause of [the] policy.'" Ibid. (alteration in original) (quoting Matits, 33 N.J. at 497 ).

2019Co. 185 N.J. at 412 .1 It "concluded that the permittee's 'deviation from the purpose 1 The rule states that 'if a person is given permission to use a motor vehicle in the first instance, any subsequent use short of theft or the like while it remains in his possession, though not within the contemplation of the parties, is a A-5393-16T4 12 for which she borrowed the vehicle did not annul the protection afforded her and the injured plaintiffs by the omnibus clause of [the] policy.'" Ibid. (alteration in original) (quoting Matits, 33 N.J. at 497 ).

12019–2019
Smithbower v. NAVISTAR INTERN. neutral
njsuperctappdiv · 1993
2 sentences

2001Corp., 265 N.J.Super. 119, 124 , 625 A. 2d 586 (App.Div.1993), the critical inquiry for determining whether a defendant is an additional insured under the omnibus clause is "whether the acts of negligence alleged against [Sears] were part of the use of the vehicle when the injury occurred. " (Emphasis added) We find no merit in the arguments that coverage provided in compulsory automobile insurance should be extended to cover liability of persons other than the owner or operator for maintenance negligently performed by others on the covered automobile at some time prior to the happening of an

2001Corp., 265 N.J.Super. 119, 124 , 625 A. 2d 586 (App.Div.1993), the critical inquiry for determining whether a defendant is an additional insured under the omnibus clause is "whether the acts of negligence alleged against [Sears] were part of the use of the vehicle when the injury occurred. " (Emphasis added) We find no merit in the arguments that coverage provided in compulsory automobile insurance should be extended to cover liability of persons other than the owner or operator for maintenance negligently performed by others on the covered automobile at some time prior to the happening of an

12001–2001
Scott v. Salerno green
njsuperctappdiv · 1997
2 sentences

1999Scott v. Salerno, 297 N.J.Super. 437, 445 , 688 A. 2d 614 (App.Div.), certif. denied, 149 N.J. 409 , 694 A. 2d 194 (1997); Parkway Iron & Metal Co. v. New Jersey Mfrs.

1999Scott v. Salerno, 297 N.J.Super. 437, 445 , 688 A. 2d 614 (App.Div.), certif. denied, 149 N.J. 409 , 694 A. 2d 194 (1997); Parkway Iron & Metal Co. v. New Jersey Mfrs.

11999–1999
Ryan v. LCS, INC. neutral
nj · 1999
2 sentences

1999Justice Mountain described the concept thus: [T]he policy describing coverage as to non-owned vehicles is broader than that of the omnibus clause.... [W]hether a driver reasonably believes he has permission to operate a particular automobile depends upon the driver's subjective state of mind, examined in light of his social milieu and affected, doubtless, by *838 the mores of a peer group with whom he associates. [ Zurich, supra, 62 N.J. at 183 , 299 A. 2d 704 (Mountain, J., concurring in part and dissenting in part).] We thus held in Ryan v. LCS, Inc., 311 N.J.Super. 618 , 710 A. 2d 1050 (App

1999Justice Mountain described the concept thus: [T]he policy describing coverage as to non-owned vehicles is broader than that of the omnibus clause.... [W]hether a driver reasonably believes he has permission to operate a particular automobile depends upon the driver's subjective state of mind, examined in light of his social milieu and affected, doubtless, by *838 the mores of a peer group with whom he associates. [ Zurich, supra, 62 N.J. at 183 , 299 A. 2d 704 (Mountain, J., concurring in part and dissenting in part).] We thus held in Ryan v. LCS, Inc., 311 N.J.Super. 618 , 710 A. 2d 1050 (App

11999–1999
Ryan v. LCS, INC. green
njsuperctappdiv · 1998
2 sentences

1999Justice Mountain described the concept thus: [T]he policy describing coverage as to non-owned vehicles is broader than that of the omnibus clause.... [W]hether a driver reasonably believes he has permission to operate a particular automobile depends upon the driver's subjective state of mind, examined in light of his social milieu and affected, doubtless, by *838 the mores of a peer group with whom he associates. [ Zurich, supra, 62 N.J. at 183 , 299 A. 2d 704 (Mountain, J., concurring in part and dissenting in part).] We thus held in Ryan v. LCS, Inc., 311 N.J.Super. 618 , 710 A. 2d 1050 (App

1999Justice Mountain described the concept thus: [T]he policy describing coverage as to non-owned vehicles is broader than that of the omnibus clause.... [W]hether a driver reasonably believes he has permission to operate a particular automobile depends upon the driver's subjective state of mind, examined in light of his social milieu and affected, doubtless, by *838 the mores of a peer group with whom he associates. [ Zurich, supra, 62 N.J. at 183 , 299 A. 2d 704 (Mountain, J., concurring in part and dissenting in part).] We thus held in Ryan v. LCS, Inc., 311 N.J.Super. 618 , 710 A. 2d 1050 (App

11999–1999
CHEZ SEZ, VIII., INC. v. Poritz green
nj · 1997
2 sentences

1999Scott v. Salerno, 297 N.J.Super. 437, 445 , 688 A. 2d 614 (App.Div.), certif. denied, 149 N.J. 409 , 694 A. 2d 194 (1997); Parkway Iron & Metal Co. v. New Jersey Mfrs.

1999Scott v. Salerno, 297 N.J.Super. 437, 445 , 688 A.2d 614 (App.Div.), certif. denied, 149 N.J. 409 , 694 A.2d 194 (1997); Parkway Iron & Metal Co. v. New Jersey Mfrs.

11999–1999
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance v. Zurich American Insurance green
nj · 1973
2 sentences

1999Justice Mountain described the concept thus: [T]he policy describing coverage as to non-owned vehicles is broader than that of the omnibus clause.... [W]hether a driver reasonably believes he has permission to operate a particular automobile depends upon the driver's subjective state of mind, examined in light of his social milieu and affected, doubtless, by *838 the mores of a peer group with whom he associates. [ Zurich, supra, 62 N.J. at 183 , 299 A. 2d 704 (Mountain, J., concurring in part and dissenting in part).] We thus held in Ryan v. LCS, Inc., 311 N.J.Super. 618 , 710 A. 2d 1050 (App

1999Justice Mountain described the concept thus: [T]he policy describing coverage as to non-owned vehicles is broader than that of the omnibus clause.... [W]hether a driver reasonably believes he has permission to operate a particular automobile depends upon the driver's subjective state of mind, examined in light of his social milieu and affected, doubtless, by *838 the mores of a peer group with whom he associates. [ Zurich, supra, 62 N.J. at 183 , 299 A. 2d 704 (Mountain, J., concurring in part and dissenting in part).] We thus held in Ryan v. LCS, Inc., 311 N.J.Super. 618 , 710 A. 2d 1050 (App

11999–1999
American Surety Co. of NY v. American Indem. Co. green
njsuperctappdiv · 1950
2 sentences

1993Id. at 350 , 72 A. 2d 798 .

1993Id. at 350 , 72 A. 2d 798 .

11993–1993
Cenno v. W. VIRGINIA PAPER & PULP CO. green
njsuperctappdiv · 1970
2 sentences

1993We reversed the trial court's ruling that defendants were additional insureds under the omnibus clause of the plaintiff's employer's insurance policy, concluding that defendants' negligence was not related to plaintiff's use of the covered vehicle. "[T]he pertinent inquiry is whether the acts of negligence charged to defendants were a part of the overall loading or unloading operation so that, in the commission of the negligent acts charged, defendants can be said to have been using the vehicle and thereby became additional insureds under the policy." Id. at 45 , 262 A. 2d 223 .

1993We reversed the trial court's ruling that defendants were additional insureds under the omnibus clause of the plaintiff's employer's insurance policy, concluding that defendants' negligence was not related to plaintiff's use of the covered vehicle. "[T]he pertinent inquiry is whether the acts of negligence charged to defendants were a part of the overall loading or unloading operation so that, in the commission of the negligent acts charged, defendants can be said to have been using the vehicle and thereby became additional insureds under the policy." Id. at 45 , 262 A. 2d 223 .

11993–1993
Government of Virgin Islands v. Gani green
ca3 · 1982
1 sentence

1992Oil Co., 510 F. Supp. 1131, 1136-37 (D.N.J. 1981), aff'd o.b. mem., 676 F. 2d 685 (3d Cir.1982): Sound policy considerations weigh strongly against construing an omnibus clause to cover the owner of a loading platform on which a named insured is injured solely due to an unsafe condition on the premises.

11992–1992
Hall v. United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co. green
ohioctapp · 1957
2 sentences

1979Co., 107 Ohio App. 13 , 155 N.E. 2d 462 (Ct. App. 1957), the court held that the act of towing a jeep was a "use" of that jeep within the meaning of the omnibus clause, and granted coverage to the operator of the towing vehicle in a suit by an individual who had been squeezed between the jeep and the towing vehicle while waiting to attach a tow line between them.

1979Co., 107 Ohio App. 13 , 155 N.E. 2d 462 (Ct. App. 1957), the court held that the act of towing a jeep was a "use" of that jeep within the meaning of the omnibus clause, and granted coverage to the operator of the towing vehicle in a suit by an individual who had been squeezed between the jeep and the towing vehicle while waiting to attach a tow line between them.

11979–1979
Metz v. Universal Underwriters Insurance green
cal · 1973
11979–1979
Motor Club Fire & Cas. Co. v. NJ Mfrs. Ins. Co. green
njsuperctappdiv · 1975
11977–1977
Capece v. Allstate Ins. green
njsuperctappdiv · 1965
11973–1973
LeFelt v. Nasarow green
njsuperctappdiv · 1962
11971–1971
Willis v. Security Insurance Group green
nj · 1969
11971–1971
Gronquist v. Transit Casualty Company green
njsuperctappdiv · 1969
11970–1970
Patterson v. State green
· 1921
11969–1969
Eberhart v. Seaboard Air-Line Railway Co. neutral
gactapp · 1925
11965–1965
Shaw v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance green
gactapp · 1962
11965–1965
Small v. Schuncke neutral
njsuperctappdiv · 1963
11964–1964
Mancuso v. Rothenberg green
njsuperctappdiv · 1961
11962–1962
Cit. Casualty v. Zambrano Trucking green
njch · 1947
11961–1961
Trotter v. Union Indemnity Co. green
ca9 · 1929
11960–1960
Saffore v. Atlantic Casualty Insurance green
nj · 1956
11960–1960
Nicholas v. Independence Indemnity Co. neutral
nj · 1933
11960–1960
Baesler v. Globe Indemnity Co. neutral
njsuperctappdiv · 1959
11960–1960
Dickinson v. Maryland Casualty Co. green
conn · 1924
11960–1960
Glens Falls Indemnity Co. v. Zurn green
ca7 · 1937
11960–1960
Brooklyn Watch-Case Co. v. Leach neutral
circtedny · 1888
11960–1960
Cronan v. Travelers Indemnity Co. green
nj · 1941
11959–1959
Maryland Casualty Co. v. New Jersey Manufacturers (Casualty) Insurance green
· 1958
11958–1958

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