Avemco v. Eaves

This matter is before us on appeal from the judgment of the Adams County Court of Common Pleas, denying plaintiff-appellant's action for declaratory relief.

Plaintiff-appellant, Avemco, sought declaratory judgment for non-coverage with respect to an aircraft accident which occurred May 18, 1984. When the accident occurred, Eaves, defendant-appellee, was piloting the single-engine Cessna. As a result of the accident, Eaves and his passenger, Robert Wilson, sustained injuries and the aircraft was damaged. Eaves filed a property damage claim with Avemco. Avemco denied coverage citing a specific…