United Pacific Insurance v. Buchanan

United Pacific Insurance Company (UPI), appeals a summary judgment dismissal of William F. Buchanan (William) as a party defendant. UPI asserts that the trial court erred when it found that William, an adjudicated incompetent, lacked capacity without representation by his appointed guardians to enter a bonding contract with UPI. We reverse and remand.

Facts

William suffered from chronic alcoholism accompanied by progressive memory loss and dementia. King County Superior Court adjudicated William incompetent on May 1, 1980. The court established a guardianship in his behalf, appointing William's…