Commercial Union Insurance v. Hawkins

Bell, Justice.

This case comes before us upon a question certified by the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit pursuant to Rule 36 of the Supreme Court of Georgia. See OCGA § 15-2-9. The following statement of the case was submitted to us by the Eleventh Circuit.

*332 Statement of the Facts

“Dallas Paige Hawkins was injured in an automobile accident on [June 26, 1976]. Ms. Hawkins’ father, Benjamin F. Hawkins, holds an automobile insurance policy with Commercial Union. As a result of the accident, Ms. Hawkins received benefits from Commerical Union. By letter dated July 27, 1983,…