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2 canonical passages across 2 cases, quoted by 14 opinions in total. These passages cluster together because the same opinions keep quoting them side by side: they state parts of one doctrine. The anchor passage is from Handelsman v. Sea Insurance.

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1 Handelsman v. Sea Insurance Anchor
ny · 1994
green “where there is ambiguity as to the existence of coverage, doubt is to be resolved in favor of the insured and against the insurer.” 8
2 Paul Palmieri, Plaintiff-Appellant-Cross-Appellee v. Allstate Insurance Company, Defendant-Appellee-Cross-Appellant
ca2 · 2006
green “a court should accord contract language its plain meaning giving due consideration to the surrounding circumstances and apparent purpose which the parties sought to accomplish.” 6

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