Legal Opinion

Bennett v. General Accident Fire & Life Assur. Corp.

West Virginia Supreme Court

Decided November 17, 1964No. 12325PublishedCited by 9 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Browning, Judge:

Plaintiff, Jerry Bennett, instituted this action against the defendant, General Accident Fire and Life Assurance Corp., Ltd., as the insurer of one Allison, to recover the amount of a judgment previously obtained by plaintiff against Allison for injuries received in an automobile accident. Filed with the complaint as exhibits are: plaintiff’s complaint against Allison asking damages of $50,000.00 and which concludes with a demand for a jury trial; the answer filed in Allison’s behalf denying negligence and, in the alternative, alleging as defenses contributory negligence and…

2Cases cited2 opinions

  1. Matheny v. GreiderWest Virginia Supreme Court · 1934
  2. Armstrong v. JonesWest Virginia Supreme Court · 1954

3Cited by9 opinions

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  2. Investors Loan Corporation v. LongWest Virginia Supreme Court · 1969
  3. Parkway Fuel Service, Inc. v. PauleyWest Virginia Supreme Court · 1975
  4. Chandos, Incorporated v. SamsonWest Virginia Supreme Court · 1966
  5. Original Glorious Church of God In Christ, Inc. of the Apostolic Faith v. MyersWest Virginia Supreme Court · 1988

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