State Farm Fire & Casualty Co. v. Wingate

The insurer (State Farm) appeals from a non-final order, denying its motion to stay an appraisal. We reverse and remand with direction to grant the stay.

*579Appellee/insured (Wingate) entered into an agreement with State Farm for a homeowners policy on or about February 5, 1991. On May 3, 1991, fire destroyed Win-gate’s residence. Subsequently, he submitted a claim for insurance proceeds to State Farm along with a proof of loss. As a result, State Farm evaluated his claim and the circumstances surrounding the loss. Following this evaluation, State Farm determined that the insurance policy was…