McFarland v. First American Title Insurance

OPINION AND ORDER

HATFIELD, District Judge.

This action involves a question of coverage under a title insurance policy issued by Defendant First American Title Insurance Company (First American) to Plaintiff John McFarland (McFarland) in connection with his purchase in December of 1980 of a tract of acreage near Clinton, Montana. Presently before the court are (1) a motion by McFarland for leave to amend the complaint, and (2) cross-motions for partial summary judgment and a request by First American for oral argument on these cross-motions.

BACKGROUND

Watson and Artie Hancock (the Han-cocks) own…