Home Ins. Co. v. Rice

The Home Insurance Company ("The Home") appeals from the entry of a partial summary judgment, made final pursuant to Rule 54(b), Ala.R.Civ.P., in favor of its insured, Arthur M. Rice, in Rice's action against The Home to compel it to defend him in two lawsuits1 filed against him.

The Home issued to Rice a "claims made" errors and omissions insurance policy that The Home contends covered only Rice's actions as a real estate agent or broker. This policy was in effect from October 9, 1984, through October 9, 1985. Actions were filed against Rice by Ernest Ross and George Miller on February 7,…