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DRAFT FOR ATTORNEY REVIEW — NOT FINAL

Travelers Indemnity Co. v. Deguise (2005)

Citation
Travelers Indemnity Co. v. Deguise (2005)
Parent Document
Travelers Indemnity Co. v. Deguise (2005)
Jurisdiction
Vermont (state)
Effective Date
2005-07-27

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Furthermore, since tenants do not dispute that they caused the fire in
their apartment, summary judgment on the claim of negligence is also
proper. Tenants were obligated by paragraph 10(B) of their lease to avoid
damaging or destroying the premises. Under paragraph 11, they were
obligated to repay for any damage resulting from carelessness, misuse, or
neglect. On January 6, 2002, tenants negligently caused a fire in their
apartment by dumping smoldering material in a trash can. This led to
$10,000 in damage their unit and others. Therefore, insurer may recover as
a right of subrogation for the damages sustained by Northgate as a result of
tenants’ negligence.