Supreme Court of New Jersey

Dorothy P. Gibson and John A. Gibson, Her Husband, Plaintiffs-Appellants v. Marcella Callaghan, Defendant and Third…

July 8, 1999158 N.J. 662

Summary

The Supreme Court of New Jersey held that Marcella Callaghan was a resident of Mary Maccia’s household for purposes of the homeowners’ liability policy, entitling her to a defense and indemnification. The Court reversed the Appellate Division and remanded for further proceedings consistent with its interpretation of the ambiguous policy language in favor of the insured.