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SCHORPP-REPLOGLE v. MFRS. INS. CO.

928 A.2d 885 (2007)

395 N.J. Super. 277

Christine L. SCHORPP-REPLOGLE, Petitioner-Respondent, v. NEW JERSEY MANUFACTURERS INSURANCE COMPANY, Respondent-Appellant.

Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division.

Decided July 30, 2007.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Francis T. Giuliano, Ramsey, argued the cause for appellant.

Roger W. Thomas, Newton, argued the cause for respondent (Dolan and Dolan, attorneys; Mr. Thomas, of counsel; Timothy M. Brody, on the brief).

Before Judges STERN, COLLESTER and SABATINO.

The opinion of the court was delivered by

SABATINO, J.A.D.

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