Legal Opinion
Champion Ins. Co. v. Wilkins
Supreme Court of Alabama
Decided April 28, 1989No. 88-636PublishedCited by 5 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Champion Insurance Company ("Champion") filed this declaratory judgment action against Thomas M. Wilkins, seeking a declaration that there was no collision coverage on a 1983 Toyota Cressida automobile, under a particular insurance policy issued by Champion to Wilkins, when the Toyota sustained approximately $10,500 in damage as a result of a collision.
The trial court heard ore tenus evidence and made the following findings of fact, which are not plainly or palpably erroneous:
"1. . . . .
"2. Wilkins bought a 1984 Ford automobile on July 30, 1986.
"3. The bill of sale was signed by Wilkins…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Butler v. Michigan Mut. Ins. Co.Supreme Court of Alabama · 1981
- Ranger Ins. Co. v. HARTFORD STEAM, ETC.Supreme Court of Alabama · 1982
- Ho Bros. Restaurant v. Aetna Cas. & Sur. Co.Supreme Court of Alabama · 1986
3Cited by5 opinions
- Universal Underwriters Insurance Company, a Stock Insurance Company v. Stokes Chevrolet, Inc., James H. Stokes Kirk A. StokesCourt of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit · 1993
- Jordan v. National Accident Insurance Underwriters Inc.Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit · 1991
- Florence Nightingale Nursing Service, Inc. v. Blue Cross & Blue ShieldDistrict Court, N.D. Alabama · 1993
- Jordan ex rel. Estate of Jordan v. National Accident Insurance Underwriters Inc.Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit · 1991
- Universal Underwriters Insurance Company, a Stock Insurance Company v. Stokes Chevrolet, Inc., James H. Stokes Kirk A. StokesCourt of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit · 1993