Frankenmuth Mutual Insurance v. Beyer

On December 1, 1983, Margaret Donnelly filed an action against William Beyer in Emmet Circuit Court for damages she suffered in a domestic quarrel with Beyer. The complaint contained one count alleging an intentional assault and battery and a second count alleging negligence. Beyer had a homeowner’s insurance policy with plaintiff Frankenmuth Mutual Insurance Company and requested that Frankenmuth defend him in the action and provide coverage. On January 30, 1984, plaintiff insurer filed the present action against defendant Beyer in Emmet Circuit Court seeking a declaratory judgment that it…