Opinion ID: 1277337
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Heading: Dutton's Motion for Partial Summary Judgment

Text: We turn now to Dutton's assertion that the district court erred in failing to grant its cross-motion for partial summary judgment. As to USF&G and Empire, since summary judgment was properly entered in their favor, the district court did not err in failing to grant Dutton's motion for partial summary judgment as to them. As to Continental and Northern, Dutton's motion for partial summary judgment asked the court to declare the insurers jointly and severally liable and is only partial in the sense that certain damages have yet to be determined. Considering the number and complexity of the issues yet to be fully presented to or passed upon by the district court or briefed to this court, which may affect the defendants' liability under the policies, we decline to reverse the district court's denial of Dutton's motion for partial summary judgment. We do, however, note that in accordance with this opinion, the district court's reasoning that Dutton's motion should be denied because of its failure to timely advise and keep apprised the insurance companies is in error.