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Establishing Ambiguity of Policy Language

Traditionally, ambiguity in policy language was assessed by considering only the "four corners" of the contract. However, some jurisdictions now adhere to a "modern view" that allows extrinsic evidence to be considered in establishing contractual ambiguity. This article provides an overview of these approaches and offers a case study representing each method.

32 minute read June 25, 2012 at 04:28 PM
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Robert D. Goodman, Julianne Ams And Dustin N. Nofziger
Establishing Ambiguity of Policy Language

In insurance coverage disputes, the interpretation of contractual terms is often the key issue on which the case turns.

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