Litigation
Apr. 15, 2005
Awkward Language of 'Cumis' Doctrine Creates Confusion
Focus Column - Litigation - By Doug Mastroianni - This year marks the 20th anniversary of the landmark Cumis decision ( San Diego Federal Credit Union v. Cumis Insurance Society , 162 Cal. App. 3d 358 [Ct. App. Cal. 1984, rehearing denied Feb. 21, 1985]). The foundation of the Cumis doctrine is frequently misunderstood. This is too bad because every insured with a liability policy who is sued in California needs to understand Cumis .
Focus Column
Litigation
By Doug Mastroianni
&n...
For only $95 a month (the price of 2 article purchases)
Receive unlimited article access and full access to our archives,
Daily Appellate Report, award winning columns, and our
Verdicts and Settlements.
Or
$795 for an entire year!
Or access this article for $45
(Purchase provides 7-day access to this article. Printing, posting or downloading is not allowed.)
Already a subscriber?
Sign In