Legal Opinion

Lurie v. Commonwealth Land Title Co.

Missouri Court of Appeals

Decided August 28, 2018No. ED 106156Published

1Opinion of the CourtSherri B. Sullivan, P.J.

Introduction

Robert Lurie (Appellant) appeals from the summary judgment entered by the trial court in favor of Commonwealth Land Title Company, LLC (Respondent) on Appellant's claims against it for breach of contract, unjust enrichment, and vexatious refusal to pay. We affirm.

Factual and Procedural Background

On August 5, 1998, Appellant purchased a home at 44 Hillvale Drive in Clayton. Appellant also purchased an Owner's Policy of Title Insurance (the Policy). The Policy was underwritten by Respondent. The Policy states it is meant to protect the insured from defects, encumbrances, or liens in…

2Cases cited11 opinions

  1. Renaissance Leasing, LLC v. Vermeer Manufacturing Co.Supreme Court of Missouri · 2010
  2. Greer v. Zurich Insurance CompanySupreme Court of Missouri · 1969
  3. Watters v. Travel Guard InternationalMissouri Court of Appeals · 2004
  4. Hertz Corp. v. Raks Hospitality, Inc.Missouri Court of Appeals · 2006
  5. Tresner v. State Farm Insurance Co.Supreme Court of Missouri · 1995

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