Columbia Mutual Insurance Co. v. Long

RONALD R. HOLLIGER, Judge.

Columbia Mutual Insurance Company (“Columbia”) appeals a judgment, entered following jury verdict, in favor of their insureds, Curtis and Ann Long (“the Longs” or, individually, “Dr. Long” and “Mrs. Long”). That verdict awarded damages for breach of contract and vexatious refusal to pay under a contract of insurance covering cattle owned by the Longs. Columbia filed post-trial motions for new trial and to reduce the award in accordance with a co-insurance provision. The Longs filed a cross-motion to increase the award to include prejudgment interest. The trial court…