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Ontario Court of Appeal affirms that the “true nature of a claim” will impact duty to defend

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Miller Thomson LLP
Publication date:
May 31, 2023
Article Summary: 

The blog post discusses the true nature of a claim and the duty to defend in insurance law, focusing on a recent decision by the Ontario Court of Appeal. It examines the criteria used to determine whether an insurer has a duty to defend a claim, emphasizing the importance of analyzing the underlying allegations rather than relying solely on the legal terminology used in the claim. The post provides insights into how courts interpret and apply the duty to defend, offering valuable guidance for insurance professionals and legal practitioners.

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Ontario Court of Appeal, claim, duty to defend, insurance law, underlying allegations, legal terminology, interpretation, insurance professionals, legal practitioners.

Source Citation: 
Miller Thomson LLP
Ontario Court of Appeal affirms that the “true nature of a claim” will impact duty to defend
May 31, 2023
https://www.millerthomson.com/en/blog/mt-insurance-law-blog/ontario-court-appeal-true-nature-of-a-claim-duty-to-defend/
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