Legal Opinion

Higgins v. J.C. Penney Casualty Insurance Co.

Court of Appeals of Minnesota

Decided October 6, 1987No. C6-87-933PublishedCited by 9 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

OPINION

FORSBERG, Judge.

This appeal is from a grant of summary judgment and award of prejudgment interest to respondent Geraldine Higgins, on behalf of and as guardian of Dennis Higgins. Appellant J.C. Penney Casualty Insurance Company contests the award of prejudgment interest. We affirm.

FACTS

On April 10, 1982, Dennis Higgins was seriously injured while a passenger in a one-ear accident. He was 25 years old at the time and lived with his parents on their farm. As a result of his injuries, his mother Geraldine was appointed his guardian. Dennis continues to live with his parents, who have…

2Cases cited9 opinions

  1. Potter v. Hartzell Propeller, Inc.Supreme Court of Minnesota · 1971
  2. Polaris Industries v. Plastics, Inc.Supreme Court of Minnesota · 1980
  3. Spira v. American Standard Insurance Co.Court of Appeals of Minnesota · 1985
  4. Summit Court, Inc. v. Northern States Power Co.Supreme Court of Minnesota · 1984
  5. Equitable Life Assurance Society of United States v. MillerDistrict Court, D. Minnesota · 1964

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3Cited by9 opinions

  1. Miller v. FluhartyWest Virginia Supreme Court · 1997
  2. Webb v. United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co.Supreme Court of Vermont · 1992
  3. Simpson v. Hanover InsuranceSupreme Judicial Court of Maine · 1991
  4. Stinson v. Clark Equipment Co.Court of Appeals of Minnesota · 1991
  5. Casey v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co.Court of Appeals of Minnesota · 1991

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