Dixie Insurance v. Joe Works Chevrolet, Inc.

Robert H. Dudley, Justice.

This case presents a question concerning an oral binder of insurance. The appeal comes to us from the granting of summary judgment in favor of appellee, Joe Works Chevrolet, Inc. We affirm the granting of summary judgment.

On April 28,1987, appellee, Joe Works'Chevrolet, Inc., sold an automobile to Patrice and Anthony Ford. As a prerequisite for the sale, the Fords were required to have insurance coverage on the vehicle which was effective before delivery. One of appellee’s salesmen accompanied the Fords to the Wayne Smith Agency for the purpose of obtaining the…