In Re Foremost County Mutual Insurance Co.

OPINION

This mandamus proceeding arises from an insurance company’s denial of a fire loss claim made under a homeowner’s insurance policy. The company denied the policyholder’s claim after he refused to submit to an examination under oath. The company sought an abatement of the underlying suit to obtain the examination. After the trial court denied the company’s plea in abatement, the company petitioned this Court for a writ of mandamus. The primary questions we must resolve are whether the trial court abused its discretion in refusing to abate the case and whether relators have an adequate…