Yovish v. United Services Automobile Ass'n
Montana Supreme Court
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Hunt
Mark Yovish, plaintiff and respondent, filed suit against United Services Automobile Association (USAA), alleging a wrongful denial of coverage. The Eighth Judicial District Court, Cascade County, sitting without a jury, found in favor of Yovish, awarding him compensatory damages and attorney fees. USAA appeals. We affirm in part and reverse in part.
We will discuss the following issues on appeal:
1. Whether USAA complied with the insurance policy provisions governing renewal so that the policy expired of its own terms prior to the automobile accident in question;
2. Whether the District Court…
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