Graham v. State Farm Fire & Casualty Insurance

Gregory, Justice:

This appeal is taken from an order granting State Farm Fire and Casualty Insurance Company summary judgment in appellant’s action for breach of a fire insurance policy on appellant’s home. The trial court held appellant was collaterally estopped by prior judgment to bring the instant action. We affirm.

On May 8, 1979, appellant’s home was destroyed by fire, and his automobile was damaged in that fire. Appellant’s homeowner’s policy was provided by respondent. Appellant’s auto policy was with State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company.

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