Lewis v. Aynor Farm Center

Shaw, Judge:

Respondent mortgagee, William S. Lewis, brought this action against appellant, Hartford Insurance Company,1 the mortgagor’s insurer, seeking the contents proceeds of a fire insurance policy. Lewis claimed an equitable lien on the proceeds. Hartford cross-claimed against appellant adjuster, General Adjustment Bureau, Inc. (GAB), for subrogation claiming GAB negligently adjusted the claim. The trial court ordered judgment for Lewis against Hartford for $48,000.00 and for Hartford against GAB in the same amount. Hartford and GAB appeal. We affirm.

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