Legal Opinion
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance v. Wright
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Decided February 11, 1976No. 51649PublishedCited by 8 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Quillian, Judge.
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company (State Farm) brought this action for a declaratory-judgment against its insured, Penrow, and Wright who alleged that she was injured by Penrow in an automobile accident.
Wright had brought an action against Penrow on October 19, 1972 for $100,000 arising out of an automobile accident on December 16, 1971. Penrow did not file an answer although he was served October 25, 1972. Penrow did not advise State Farm of the auto accident or the lawsuit "until December 21, 1972 or perhaps several days thereafter.” Counsel for Wright, on…
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- Norfolk & Dedham Mutual Fire Insurance v. CumbaaCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1973
- State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance v. AndersonCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1961
- New York Underwriters Insurance v. NolesCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1960
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