Sexton v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance

Supreme Court of Ohio · Decided 1982-02-24

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Holmes, J., dissenting. A policy of insurance is essentially a contract between the insurance carrier and its insured. The terms of such policy which form the body of the contract should be supported by the courts if such terms are clear and unambiguous, are lawful, and are not contrary to public policy. I find the terms of this policy to meet all of these criteria. An “insured” is defined in the instant polic…

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