The Law of Indemnification and Its Interplay with Liability Insurance : A Fifty-State Survey

• Record Nr.: UNINA9911009231703321
• Autore: Section of Litigation American Bar Association
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Cleveland, : American Bar Association, 2019; La Vergne : , : American Bar Association, , 2020; ©2020
• ISBN: 9781641054539; 1641054530
• Edizione: [1st ed.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (307 pages)
• Soggetti: Indemnity; Liability insurance
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Title from eBook information screen..
• Nota di contenuto: Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Contents -- Introduction -- Alabama -- 1. GENERAL RULES OF CONTRACTUAL INDEMNITY -- 2. EXCEPTIONS TO GENERAL RULES OF CONTRACTUAL INDEMNITY -- 3. INDEMNITY AGREEMENTS AS INSURED CONTRACTS -- Alaska -- 1. GENERAL RULES OF CONTRACTUAL INDEMNITY -- 2. EXCEPTIONS TO GENERAL RULES OF CONTRACTUAL INDEMNITY -- 3. INDEMNITY AGREEMENTS AS INSURED CONTRACTS -- 4. OPERATION OF AN AGREEMENT TO INDEMNIFY REFERRING TO OR REQUIRING INSURANCE -- Arizona -- 1. GENERAL RULES OF CONTRACTUAL INDEMNITY -- 2. EXCEPTIONS TO GENERAL RULES OF CONTRACTUAL INDEMNITY -- 3. INDEMNITY AGREEMENTS AS INSURED CONTRACTS -- 4. OPERATION OF AN AGREEMENT TO INDEMNIFY REFERRING TO OR REQUIRING INSURANCE -- Arkansas -- 1. GENERAL RULES OF CONTRACTUAL INDEMNITY -- 2. EXCEPTIONS TO GENERAL RULES OF CONTRACTUAL INDEMNITY -- 3. INDEMNITY AGREEMENTS AS INSURED CONTRACTS -- 4. OPERATION OF AN AGREEMENT TO INDEMNIFY REFERRING TO OR REQUIRING INSURANCE -- California -- 1. GENERAL RULES OF CONTRACTUAL INDEMNITY -- 2. EXCEPTIONS TO GENERAL RULES OF CONTRACTUAL INDEMNITY -- 3. INDEMNITY ; AGREEMENTS AS INSURED CONTRACTS -- 4. OPERATION OF AN AGREEMENT TO INDEMNIFY REFERRING TO OR REQUIRING INSURANCE -- Colorado
• Sommario/riassunto: This book provides a comprehensive survey of contractual indemnity laws across various U.S. states. It examines the principles of indemnity, both common law and contractual, with a focus on the latter. The text delves into the nuances of contractual indemnity agreements, particularly in relation to liability insurance policies. It explores how these agreements interact with insurance coverage, addressing key issues such as the enforceability of indemnity obligations and their impact on insurers' liabilities. The book is intended for legal professionals and academics interested in indemnity law and insurance, offering insights into state-specific legal frameworks and general rules, exceptions, and the operation of indemnity agreements. Authored by several legal experts, it serves as an educational resource for understanding the intersection of indemnity and insurance law.