Maness v. ALABAMA FARM BUREAU, ETC.

Jimmy and Wanda Maness appeal the decision of the trial court in a declaratory judgment action filed by appellee, Farm Bureau Mutual Casualty Insurance Company (Farm Bureau). The declaratory judgment action was filed to determine whether certain insurance policies1 obligated Farm Bureau to defend its insured in a personal injury suit (Case Number CV-79-056) brought by the Manesses.

In order to properly identify the parties and relationships involved in this appeal, a brief explanation of the circumstances surrounding the personal injury suit brought by the Manesses may be helpful.

Jimmy Maness,…