§ 555.08
Citing Cases (20)
Minnesota Supreme Court
Peterson v. Wilson Township · 2003 2 citations
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In Re Silicone Implant Insurance Coverage Litigation · 2003 1 citation
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American Standard Insurance Co. v. Le · 1996 1 citation
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Progressive Insurance Co. v. Rivero · 1993 1 citation
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Garrick v. Northland Insurance Co. · 1991 2 citations
The Garricks sought, and the court of appeals granted, attorney fees from Northland. The court of appeals based its award of attorney fees on Minn. Stat. § 555.08 (1990), which states: “[R]elief based on a declaratory judgment or decree may be granted whenever necessary or proper.”
The Garricks sought, and the court of appeals granted, attorney fees from Northland. The court of appeals based its award of attorney fees on Minn. Stat. § 555.08 (1990), which states: “[R]elief based on a declaratory judgment or decree may be granted whenever necessary or proper.”
Minnesota Court of Appeals
Anthony Hernandez v. Minnesota Board of Teaching · 2016 1 citation
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In Re Silicone Implant Insurance Coverage Litigation · 2002 1 citation
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Sazama Excavating, Inc. v. Wausau Insurance Companies · 1994 2 citations
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Spicer, Watson & Carp v. Minnesota Lawyers Mutual Insurance Co. · 1993 2 citations
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Wood Goods Galore, Inc. v. Reinsurance Ass'n of Minnesota · 1991 3 citations
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Empire Fire & Marine Insurance Co. v. Carlson · 1991 1 citation
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Casey v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. · 1991 1 citation
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Sutherland v. Allstate Insurance Co. · 1990 1 citation
This court has held that, even absent any showing of bad faith on the part of an insurer, attorney fees are properly awarded under Minn. Stat. § 555.08 (1990) when the insured successfully sues for a declaration of rights under her policy. Wondra v. American Family Ins. Group, 432 N.W.2d 455, 460 (Minn.App.1988), pet for rev. denied (Minn. Jan. 25, 1989). Pees are awarded “because an insurance contract is intended to relieve the insured of the financial burden of litigation and because the declaratory judgment costs are considered consequential damages.” Id.
Weber v. Sentry Insurance · 1989 1 citation
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Wondra v. American Family Insurance Group · 1988 2 citations
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American Hardware Mutual Insurance Co. v. Darv's Motor Sports, Inc. · 1988 1 citation
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Higgins v. J.C. Penney Casualty Insurance Co. · 1987 1 citation
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Kline v. Hanover Insurance Co. · 1985 3 citations
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U.S. District Court, D. Minnesota
Benson v. Family Tree Corporation, Inc. · 2018 2 citations
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Diocese of Winona v. Interstate Fire & Casualty Co. · 1995 2 citations
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