Autry Ex Rel. Autry v. Aetna Life & Casualty Insurance

MARTIN, Judge.

The sole question before this Court is whether defendant Nethercutt’s three-wheeled vehicle, at the time and place of the incident in question, was an “uninsured motor vehicle” within the meaning of the applicable statutory provisions and provisions of plaintiff’s insurance policy.

G.S. 20-279.21(b)(3) provides for the inclusion of “uninsured motorists coverage” as a compulsory part of any automobile liability policy delivered with respect to a “motor vehicle registered or principally garaged in this State.” For purposes of determining the extent of coverage under the uninsured…