Legal Opinion

Motors Ins. Co. v. Southern Bell Telephone Co.

Court of Civil Appeals of Alabama

Decided May 4, 1983No. Civ. 3629PublishedCited by 4 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Plaintiff, Motors Insurance Company, appeals from a summary judgment on its subrogation claim against defendants. We affirm.

Plaintiff's insured was involved in an automobile accident with defendants. Plaintiff filed suit against defendants in the District Court of Talladega County. From an adverse judgment there, plaintiff appealed to the circuit court. Defendants moved for a summary judgment and submitted a signed, notarized agreement in support of their motion.

The agreement in pertinent part read:

"Now, whereas the party of the first part [defendants] received damages, property and/or…

2Cases cited3 opinions

  1. Donald v. City National Bank of DothanSupreme Court of Alabama · 1976
  2. Home Insurance Company v. Stuart-McCorkle, Inc.Supreme Court of Alabama · 1973
  3. Sullivan v. South Central BellCourt of Civil Appeals of Alabama · 1981

3Cited by4 opinions

  1. Bishop v. Leavell Banking Co.Court of Civil Appeals of Alabama · 1985
  2. Staples v. Jenkins Builders, Inc.Court of Civil Appeals of Alabama · 1984
  3. Bryant v. RobledoCourt of Civil Appeals of Alabama · 2005
  4. Bryant v. RobledoCourt of Civil Appeals of Alabama · 2005

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