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Highlands Ins. v. Patrons Ins. Co.

Court of Appeals of Kansas
May 19, 2006
35 Kan. App. 2 (Kan. Ct. App. 2006)
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describing an equitable contribution claim as one "based on general principles of equity" and that " 'does not arise out of contract, for [the coinsurers'] agreements are not with each other . . . . Their respective obligations flow from equitable principles designed to accomplish ultimate justice in the bearing of a specific burden.'"

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No. 94,601.

May 19, 2006.

Appeal from the Douglas.

Unpublished Opinions Reversed; remanded with directions.

Summaries of

Highlands Ins. v. Patrons Ins. Co.

Court of Appeals of Kansas
May 19, 2006
35 Kan. App. 2 (Kan. Ct. App. 2006)

describing an equitable contribution claim as one "based on general principles of equity" and that " 'does not arise out of contract, for [the coinsurers'] agreements are not with each other . . . . Their respective obligations flow from equitable principles designed to accomplish ultimate justice in the bearing of a specific burden.'"

Summary of this case from Lloyds of London Syndicate 2003 v. Fireman's Fund Ins. Co. of Ohio
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Highlands Ins. v. Patrons Ins. Co.

Case Details

Full title:Highlands Ins. Co. v. Patrons Ins. Co

Court:Court of Appeals of Kansas

Date published: May 19, 2006

Citations

35 Kan. App. 2 (Kan. Ct. App. 2006)

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