Douglas v. Johnson’s Empirical Analysis
1978
Citation profile
2 state decisions
Relationships
Relies on 55 Wis. 2d 199 - Jolin v. Oster · Thurston v. Burhett & Beaver Dam Farmers' Mutual Fire Insurance · Nazro v. Merchants' Mutual Insurance · Central Lithographing & Engraving Co. v. Moore
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““As we view the record in this case, we are satisfied that the question should have been resolved by the court as a matter of law, primarily upon the terms and language of the contract as incorporated therein. It is difficult to see that a jury’s determination would be helpful in the resolution of this question.” Id. at 537 .”
1 later decision quote this exact passage
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