Legal Opinion
Holliman v. MFA Mutual Insurance
Supreme Court of Arkansas
Decided June 23, 1986No. 85-308PublishedCited by 11 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Darrell Hickman, Justice.
This suit involves the interpretation of a homeowner’s insurance policy issued to Farris Holliman by MFA Mutual Insurance Company. Holliman sued MFA alleging coverage for an accident on his premises which occurred on August 17, 1979. Holliman’s brother, Garry, was pouring gasoline in the carburetor of a 1968 Ford automobile as Farris turned on the ignition. The gasoline ignited, burning Garry. Garry sued Holliman alleging negligence. MFA had been notified of the claim against Holliman by Garry Holliman’s lawyer. After an investigation, MFA declined coverage because…
2Cases cited6 opinions
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- Volkswagen Ins. Co. v. Dung Ba NguyenDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 1981
- Whitt v. StateSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1984
- Broadway v. Great American Ins. Co., Inc.Supreme Court of Alabama · 1985
- National Life & Accident Insurance Co. v. AbbottSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1970
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3Cited by11 opinions
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- Nikki David v. Jerry TanksleyCourt of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit · 2000
- Allstate Insurance v. GeiwitzCourt of Special Appeals of Maryland · 1991
- Nationwide Mutual Insurance v. McMahonDistrict Court, E.D. North Carolina · 2005
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