Legal Opinion
Lankford v. Richter
Supreme Court of Delaware
Decided February 6, 1990PublishedCited by 5 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
HORSEY, Justice:
On May 13, 1982, the Governor signed into law a bill passed by the General Assembly, providing:
An insurer shall be required during the pendency of any claim received pursuant to a casualty insurance policy to give prompt and timely written notice to claimant informing him of the applicable state statute of limitations regarding action for his damages.
63 Del.Laws, c. 236; 18 Del.C. § 3914. The Act’s heading stated that it was intended “to require insurers to inform their claimant, in writing, of the applicable statute of limitations period.” The law did not become effective…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Allstate Insurance Company v. SpinelliSupreme Court of Delaware · 1982
- Eustice v. RupertSupreme Court of Delaware · 1983
- Caine v. New Castle CountySupreme Court of Delaware · 1977
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