Physicians Insurance Exchange v. Jennings

For the trial advocate, appellate jurisdiction is akin to strolling through a minefield. This appeal arises out of a declaratory judgment action and counterclaim filed by Physicians Insurance Exchange (Physicians) and Continental Insurance Company (Continental), respectively, concerning coverage under professional liability policies issued to Dr. Douglas Jennings. The trial court ruled that (1) Dr. Jennings was covered under Physicians’ policy but not covered under Continental’s policy; and (2) Continental was entitled to reimbursement for the cost of its discovery depositions. Physicians now…