Republic Insurance Group v. Doman

HOWE, Associate Chief Justice:

Appellant Scott Duke appeals from the denial of his motion to intervene in this action for a declaratory judgment. He also appeals from the summary judgment entered therein.

On July 5,1983, Scott Duke was involved in an altercation with Todd Hadley, the minor son of Bonnie Lou Doman. Hadley allegedly struck Duke across the neck and jaw with a baseball bat, causing serious injuries. Duke filed a civil action against Hadley and Doman seeking damages. On January 14, 1985, plaintiff Republic Insurance Group filed this declaratory judgment action, seeking judicial…