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cooperation clause in Indiana

6 Indiana opinions name it 2 courts 1983–2009 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Indiana 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 (4)

CaseFollowedCited
Miller v. Diltsgreen
ind · 1984 · cited in 3 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1997–2009
2 sentences

2009In Miller v. Dilts, 463 N.E.2d 257 (Ind.1984), this Court distinguished insurance policy provisions requiring an insured to give notice to the insurer from provisions requiring the insured to cooperate *1272 with the insurer's investigation and defense of a claim, holding that an insurer "must show actual prejudice from an insured's noncompliance with the policy's cooperation clause before it can avoid liability under the policy." Id. at 261 .

2009In Miller v. Dilts, 463 N.E.2d 257 (Ind.1984), this Court distinguished insurance policy provisions requiring an insured to give notice to the insurer from provisions requiring the insured to cooperate *1272 with the insurer's investigation and defense of a claim, holding that an insurer "must show actual prejudice from an insured's noncompliance with the policy's cooperation clause before it can avoid liability under the policy." Id. at 261 .

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Smithers v. Mettertgreen
indctapp · 1987 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
1 sentence

2004See Smithers, 513 N.E.2d at 662 ; see also Miller v. Dilts, 463 N.E.2d 257, 261 (Ind.1984) (where our supreme court held that an insurance company must show actual prejudice from an insured's noncompliance with the policy's cooperation clause before it can avoid liability under the policy).

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Rinard v. Stategreen
ind · 1976 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
2 sentences

1995Rinard v. State (1976), 265 Ind. 56 , 351 N.E.2d 20, 25 (no error in trial court's exclusion of witness where testimony would have been cumulative and repetitious).

1995Rinard v. State (1976), 265 Ind. 56 , 351 N.E.2d 20, 25 (no error in trial court's exclusion of witness where testimony would have been cumulative and repetitious).

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Motorists Mut. Ins. Co. v. Johnson, Admrx.green
indctapp · 1966 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1983–1983
2 sentences

1983Motorists Mutual Insurance Co. v. Johnson (1966), 139 Ind.App. 622, 628 , 218 N.E.2d 712, 715 .

1983Motorists Mutual Insurance Co. v. Johnson (1966), 139 Ind.App. 622, 628 , 218 N.E.2d 712, 715 .

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (3)

CaseCitedYears
Travelers Insurance Co. v. Eviston green
indctapp · 1941
2 sentences

1984"The doctrines of 'waiver' and 'estoppel' extend *262 to practically every ground upon which an insurer may deny liability." Travelers Insurance Co. v. Eviston, (1941) 110 Ind.App. 143, 154 , 37 N.E.2d 310, 314 .

1984"The doctrines of 'waiver' and 'estoppel' extend *262 to practically every ground upon which an insurer may deny liability." Travelers Insurance Co. v. Eviston, (1941) 110 Ind.App. 143, 154 , 37 N.E.2d 310, 314 .

11984–1984
London Guarantee & Accident Co. v. Siwy green
indctapp · 1903
2 sentences

1984Motorist, supra. The same cannot be said of the notice provision because, as Judge Hoffman stated, "[nljotice is a threshold requirement which must be met before an insurer is even aware that a controversy or matter exists which requires the cooperation of the insured." The notice requirement is "material, and of the essence of the contract." London Guarantee, supra, 35 Ind.App. at 345 , 66 N.E. at 482 .

1984Motorist, supra. The same cannot be said of the notice provision because, as Judge Hoffman stated, "[nljotice is a threshold requirement which must be met before an insurer is even aware that a controversy or matter exists which requires the cooperation of the insured." The notice requirement is "material, and of the essence of the contract." London Guarantee, supra, 35 Ind.App. at 345 , 66 N.E. at 482 .

11984–1984
American Underwriters, Inc. v. Curtis green
ind · 1981
1 sentence

1983Cf. American Underwriters, Inc. v. Curtis (1981), Ind., 427 N.E.2d 438, 443 . .

11983–1983

Where else courts name it

IL 71 (1964–2025) CA 35 (1934–2026) NY 26 (1958–2024) AZ 25 (1984–2022) MO 20 (1934–2023) FL 19 (1961–2018) PA 15 (1938–2019) WA 13 (1974–2025) MA 13 (1953–2008) NJ 12 (1961–2026) OH 11 (1942–2021) LA 8 (1952–2024) NC 7 (1961–2012) MD 7 (1962–2015) TX 7 (2003–2018) SC 6 (1958–2023) MN 6 (1958–2010) AL 6 (1939–2013) CT 6 (1974–2019) VA 6 (1949–2004) IN 6 (1983–2009) TN 6 (1968–2024) CO 5 (1989–2026) WI 4 (1991–2022) NM 4 (1960–2010) NE 4 (1966–2021) VT 4 (1980–2015) KS 4 (1983–2020) AR 3 (1994–2016) GA 3 (1971–2014) AK 3 (1993–2000) MT 3 (2002–2013) OK 2 (1997–2002) WV 2 (1997–2000) IA 2 (1986–1991) OR 2 (1970–1975) RI 2 (1992–1997) WY 2 (2002–2026) MI 2 (1973–1999) UT 2 (1956–2009) MS 2 (1964–1973)

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