Alabama Farm Bureau Insurance v. Cook

EDWARD N. SCRUGGS, Retired Circuit Judge.

A judgment was entered against the appellant upon the uninsured motorist coverage of an automobile liability policy issued to the plaintiff by the defendant.

The policy contained the following provisions:

18. Notice of Legal Action.

If, before the Company makes payment of loss hereunder, the Insured or his legal representative shall institute any legal action for bodily injury against any person or organization legally responsible for the use of an automobile involved in the accident, a copy of the summons and complaint or other process served in…