FINAN, J., delivered the opinion of the Court.
The question presented by this appeal, one which this Court has never been required to decide, involves the duty an insurer owes to its insured when there is an opportunity to settle the claim within the limits of the insured's liability policy. Appellant-insurer refused several offers to settle within the policy limits, and as a result, after prolonged litigation terminating in an appeal to this Court, a judgment was...
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