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American Casualty Co. v. Corum

Citations: 894 P.2d 461; 321 Or. 135Docket: CC 9110-06813 CA A78835 SC S41978, S41979

Court: Oregon Supreme Court; May 18, 1995; Oregon; State Supreme Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

The Supreme Court of Oregon reviewed the case involving American Casualty Company as the petitioner and Aaron T. Corum, A.D. Tuality Community Hospital, Inc., and Truck Insurance Exchange as respondents. The court allowed the petitions for review, vacated the prior decision of the Court of Appeals, and remanded the case for further consideration in light of the precedent set in Ledford v. Gutoski, which addresses relevant legal principles. The case was submitted for review on January 25, 1995, and the decision was rendered on May 18, 1995. Legal representation included Kim Jefferies for American Casualty Company, Robert D. Bulkley, Jr. for M.J.N., and Thomas W. Brown for Truck Insurance Exchange.

Legal Issues Addressed

Application of Precedent

Application: The case was remanded to the lower court for reconsideration, taking into account the legal principles established in a previous case.

Reasoning: The court allowed the petitions for review, vacated the prior decision of the Court of Appeals, and remanded the case for further consideration in light of the precedent set in Ledford v. Gutoski.

Review of Appellate Court Decisions

Application: The Supreme Court of Oregon exercised its authority to review and vacate the decision of the Court of Appeals.

Reasoning: The court allowed the petitions for review, vacated the prior decision of the Court of Appeals, and remanded the case for further consideration in light of the precedent set in Ledford v. Gutoski.