First American Title Ins. v. Western Sur.

722 S.E.2d 637 (2012)

283 Va. 389

FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY

v.

WESTERN SURETY COMPANY.

Record No. 111394.

Supreme Court of Virginia.

March 2, 2012.

Richard T. Pledger (Archibald Wallace, III; Thomas J. Moran; Wallace Pledger, on briefs), Richmond, for defendant-appellant.

David H. Cox (Paul D. Smolinsky; Jackson & Campbell, on brief), for plaintiff-appellee.

Amicus Curiae: Virginia Land Title Association (Kevin T. Pogoda, on brief), in support of plaintiff-appellee.

Amicus Curiae: Entitle Insurance Company (Carrie L. Sutherland; Alan F. Curley; Robinson Curley & Clayton, on brief), in…