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LEWIS v. ERIE INS. EXCHANGE

793 A.2d 143 (2002)

Robert A. LEWIS, Linda S. Lewis, Husband and Wife, and Robert J. Lewis, Appellants, v. ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE, Appellee.

Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.

Decided March 21, 2002.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Todd Berkey, Pittsburgh, for Robert A. Lewis, et al.

John W. Pollins, Greensburg, for Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association.

Craig R.F. Murphey, Erie, for Erie Insurance Exchange.

Christine P. Busch, James C. Haggerty, Philadelphia, for Pennsylvania Defense Institute.

Before FLAHERTY C.J., and ZAPPALA, CAPPY, CASTILLE, NIGRO, NEWMAN and SAYLOR, JJ.

OPINION

SAYLOR, Justice.

The question presented is whether technical requirements imposed upon insurers under the Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Act to effectuate a first named insured's decision to decline uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage also pertain in circumstances involving acceptance of coverage at designated policy limits.

In June of 1992, Appellants Robert A. and Linda Lewis contracted with Appellee, Erie Insurance...

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