| Docket # | SJC-09683 |
| Date | September 6, 2006 |
| Video | View oral argument with Windows Media Player |
| Justices | Marshall, C.J., Greaney, Ireland, Cowin, Cordy, JJ.
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| Summary | Insurance, Homeowner's insurance, Coverage, Insurer's obligation to defend, Construction of policy. Indemnity. Contract, Insurance, Indemnity. Practice, Civil, Summary judgment, Attorney's fees. Words, "business purpose". |
| Appealed From | Worcester Superior Court, Justice John S. McCann |
Counsel for Appellant (Appearing) | Citation Insurance Company: Richard W. Jensen, William A. Schneider |
Counsel for Appellee (Appearing) | Wilkinson: James J. Walsh |
| Amici Curiae | Complex Insurance Claims Litigation Association; Massachusetts Insurance Federation, Inc.; Boston Gas Company; Century Indemnity Company |
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| Opinion | Click to link to the slip opinion of the Supreme Judicial Court, in PDF format (requires Adobe Acrobat) |