Pennsylvania General Insurance v. Cantley

OPINION

This matter came before the Supreme Court on October 2, 1992, pursuant to an order directing both parties to appear and show cause why the issues raised on appeal should not be summarily decided. The defendant, Rose Mary Cantley, appeals from an order of the trial justice granting the motion for summary judgment of the plaintiff, Pennsylvania General Insurance Co. (Penn General).

The undisputed facts in this case are as follows. The defendant was a passenger in a car that collided with a car driven by John Donahue. The defendant suffered personal injury as a result of the accident and…