Legal Opinion

Continental Casualty Company v. Davidson

Supreme Court of Arkansas

Decided March 1, 1971No. 5-5475PublishedCited by 73 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

John A. Fogleman, Justice.

Appellant asserts that the circuit court’s instructions defining total disability were erroneous, in the light of the policy on which appellee sued. We find reversible error in that regard.

A review of the evidence would serve no useful purpose. It is sufficient to say that "there was evidence sufficient to support a finding of total disability whether the court’s definition or appellant’s is used. The pertinent policy provision is as follows:

TOTAL DISABILITY. When, as the result of injury and commencing within thirty days after the date of the accident, the Insured…

2Cases cited9 opinions

  1. Aetna Life Insurance Co. v. SpencerSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1930
  2. Fowler v. Unionaid Life InsuranceSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1929
  3. Franklin Life Insurance v. BurgessSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1952
  4. Alexander v. Mutual Benefit Health & Accident Ass'nSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1960
  5. American Indemnity Company v. HoodSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1931

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3Cited by73 opinions

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  4. Adams v. Cameron Mutual Insurance Co.Supreme Court of Arkansas · 2013
  5. Wynn v. Sklar & Phillips Oil CompanySupreme Court of Arkansas · 1973

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