Legal Opinion
Alfa Mut. Fire Ins. Co. v. Payton
Court of Civil Appeals of Alabama
Decided October 10, 1997No. 2960518PublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Tracie F. Payton filed a complaint in the Lowndes County Circuit Court against Alfa Mutual Fire Insurance Company and Joe Wright, d/b/a Joe Wright Heating and Air Conditioning. Against Alfa, Payton asserted claims of fraudulent suppression; fraudulent misrepresentation; willful, reckless, or malicious misrepresentation; and deceit in the sale of a fire insurance policy. Payton asserted a claim of negligence against Joe Wright. Payton sought compensatory and punitive damages. Before trial, Payton entered into a pro tanto settlement with Joe Wright.
The case was tried before a jury in August…
2Cases cited21 opinions
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3Cited by3 opinions
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