Vance v. Irwin

WALSH, Justice:

In this appeal from a decision of the Superior Court, we address the question of whether an insurer, required by 18 Del.C. § 3914 to provide notice to a claimant of the statute of limitations, satisfies that obligation by notice to the claimant’s attorney. We hold that, under the circumstances of this case, such notice is sufficient and, accordingly, we affirm.

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The facts underlying this controversy are not in dispute. On April 5, 1989, the appellant, Catherine G. Vance (“Vance”), sustained personal injuries as a result of an automobile accident involving her vehicle and one…