Morris v. Royal Globe Insurance

This is an action in tort for negligence arising out of an insurance agent’s alleged failure to provide requested insurance coverage. At a bench trial, after all plaintiffs evidence on the issue of liability had been submitted, the court entered final judgment for the defendants. The plaintiffs appeal raises the question of sufficiency of the evidence.

In 1975, Glenn Morris, a retired army officer operating a farm in Brunswick County, purchased a new combine for $29,518.00. The combine was covered by fire insurance provided by the company which financed the purchase. In 1977, Morris decided to…