BURD v. SUSSEX MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY


56 N.J. 383 (1970)

267 A.2d 7

WILLIAM S. BURD, PLAINTIFF-RESPONDENT, v. SUSSEX MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY, DEFENDANT-APPELLANT.

The Supreme Court of New Jersey.

Decided July 6, 1970.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. Samuel A. Gennet argued the cause for appellant (Mr. William D. Bierman, on the brief).

Mr. Louis Winer argued the cause for respondent.


The opinion of the court was delivered by WEINTRAUB, C.J.

The defendant carrier issued a Home Owner's policy to plaintiff, Burd, providing him with "Comprehensive Personal Liability Coverage." The ultimate issue is whether the policy covers the liability incurred by Burd when he inflicted shotgun wounds upon August D'Agostino.

The shooting incident led to the conviction of Burd for atrocious assault and battery. Thereafter D'Agostino sued Burd for damages...

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