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NJ’s Highest Court Clarifies Law on First-Party Indemnification

NJ’s Highest Court Clarifies Law on First-Party Indemnification

In Patrick Boyle v. Carol Huff (A-42-22) (087900) (Decided May 30, 2024), the Supreme Court of New Jersey held that indemnification can exist in first-party claims; however, contracts must be drafted to expressly provide for such indemnification. “[I]ndemnification may also apply to first-party claims if that is the clear intent