Bryant v. United Shortline Inc. Assurance Services, N.A.

OPINION

DAY, Justice.

Appellant Jeanne Barnes Bryant, the liquidator of Anchorage Fire and Casualty Insurance Company (“liquidator”), appointed by a Tennessee court, appeals a summary judgment awarding funds that were the subject of an interpleader to appellee United Short-line, Inc. Assurance Services, N.A. (“USI”). Because we find the liquidator raised an unresolved fact issue about ownership of the interpleaded funds, USI was not entitled to judgment as a matter of law, and we reverse the judgment of the trial court and remand the case for trial.

Summary of Facts

USI and others sued MacGregor…