How have courts interpreted ambiguous phrases in the context of a claim?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from Krause v. Western Heritage Insuranc Co., G041405, No. 07CC00537 (Cal. App. 2010):
that are part of the working vocabulary of the average layperson." (Haynes v. Farmers Ins. Exchange (2004) 32 Cal.4th 1198, 1204.) Our task is confined to asking "whether the particular phrase is ambiguous in 'the context of this policy and the circumstances of this case.'" (Jordan v. Allstate Ins. Co. (2004) 116 Cal.App.4th 1206, 1214.)
"The most advanced legal research software ever built."
The above passage should not be considered legal advice. Reliable answers to complex legal questions require comprehensive research memos. To learn more visit www.alexi.com.
Other Questions
How have courts interpreted the doctrine of ambiguity in the context of a personal injury claim? (California, United States of America)
How have courts interpreted section 1016.5 of the California Immigration Code and how have the courts interpreted the word 'court' in that section? (California, United States of America)
How have courts interpreted the definition of a "mining claim" in the context of a claim for unpaid wages? (California, United States of America)
How have courts interpreted the meaning of a word or phrase in the context of other words or phrases? (California, United States of America)
How have courts interpreted the doctrine of ambiguity in the context of a personal injury claim? (California, United States of America)
How have courts interpreted the phrase "as our business warrants" in the context of liability claims? (California, United States of America)
Does the California Supreme Court have any power or authority to interpret a section of the California Penal Code that is ambiguous and ambiguous? (California, United States of America)
How have courts interpreted the interpretation of a motor vehicle insurance contract in the context of an arbitration? (California, United States of America)
Does a court have a duty to appoint a court-appointed interpreter for an indigent, non-English speaking litigant in a civil small claims proceeding? (California, United States of America)
How have the courts interpreted the meaning of defamatory statements in the context of defamation claims? (California, United States of America)
