Legal Opinion

Eldridge v. Columbia Mutual Insurance Co.

Missouri Court of Appeals

Decided November 12, 2008No. WD 69444PublishedCited by 11 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

LISA WHITE HARDWICK, Judge.

Jennifer Eldridge appeals from a summary judgment ruling that denied coverage under an automobile insurance policy issued by Columbia Mutual Insurance Company. Eldridge contends the circuit court erred in granting summary judgment because the insurance policy was ambiguous in failing to define the term “driver.” As explained herein, we find no ambiguity and affirm the summary judgment.

When considering appeals from summary judgments, we review the record in the light most favorable to the party against whom judgment was entered. ITT Commercial Fin. Corp. v. Mid-Am.…

2Cases cited9 opinions

  1. ITT Commercial Finance Corp. v. Mid-America Marine Supply Corp.Supreme Court of Missouri · 1993
  2. Seeck v. Geico General Insurance Co.Supreme Court of Missouri · 2007
  3. True v. RainesKentucky Supreme Court · 2003
  4. Fischer v. City of WashingtonMissouri Court of Appeals · 2001
  5. Missouri Employers Mutual Insurance Co. v. NicholsMissouri Court of Appeals · 2004

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3Cited by11 opinions

  1. Fischer v. First American Title Insurance Co.Missouri Court of Appeals · 2012
  2. Mendota Insurance Company v. Diane LawsonMissouri Court of Appeals · 2015
  3. PRIME TANNING CO., INC. v. Liberty Mut. Ins. Co.District Court, D. Maine · 2010
  4. American Standard Insurance Co. of Wisconsin v. StinsonMissouri Court of Appeals · 2012
  5. Allstate Property & Casualty Insurance Co. v. DavisMissouri Court of Appeals · 2013

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