Legal Opinion
Guess v. Gulf Insurance
New Mexico Supreme Court
Decided March 21, 1980No. 12323PublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
EASLEY, Justice.
Guess sued his automobile insurance company, Gulf Insurance (Gulf), seeking recovery under the uninsured motorist provisions of his policy. The district court granted Gulf’s motion to dismiss and denied Guess’ motion for an extension of time in which to file a notice of appeal. Guess appeals this denial. We reverse and remand.
The sole issue on appeal is whether the trial court abused its discretion in denying Guess’ motion for an extension of time in which to appeal. Guess claims: (1) that there was substantial evidence of excusable neglect or circumstances beyond…
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