Gallmon v. American Employers' Insurance

Gregory, Justice:

Respondents Sarah A. Gallmon and David Irving brought this action against appellant American Employers’ Insurance Company [A.E.I.C.] to determine coverage under a policy of automobile liability insurance issued by A.E.I.C. After the jury returned a verdict for A.E.I.C. the lower court granted respondents’ motion for a judgment non obstante veredicto and found that the respondents were entitled to coverage. We reverse.

For purposes of appellate review, an order granting a motion under Circuit Court Rule 79 for a judgment non obstante veredicto is akin to an order granting a…