Legal Opinion
Turner v. Liberty National Fire Insurance Co.
Court of Civil Appeals of Alabama
Decided August 9, 1996No. 2941306PublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
L. CHARLES WRIGHT, Retired Appellate Judge.
This is an appeal from a directed verdict in favor of Liberty National Fire Insurance Company (Liberty National) on a complaint alleging a bad faith refusal to pay an insurance claim. This case is before this court pursuant to § 12-2-7(6), Ala.Code 1975.
In March 1992, Paul Turner filed a complaint against Liberty National, alleging a breach of contract and a bad faith refusal to pay an insurance claim. A jmy trial ensued. Liberty National’s motion for a directed verdict was granted as to the bad faith claim. The jury ultimately awarded Turner $30,000…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- National SEC. Fire & Cas. Co. v. BowenSupreme Court of Alabama · 1982
- National Sav. Life Ins. Co. v. DuttonSupreme Court of Alabama · 1982
- United Ins. Co. of America v. CopeSupreme Court of Alabama · 1993
- Berryhill v. BarnettCourt of Civil Appeals of Alabama · 1991
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