Greer v. Shelby Mutual Insurance Co.

OPINION

CONNER, Judge.

Two issues are here presented for review, to wit: whether the trial court properly granted defendant-appellee’s motion for summary judgment regarding (1) liability under a fire insurance policy and (2) alleged libelous statements contained in a letter written by the insurance company to plaintiff denying coverage thereunder.

The material facts are without substantial dispute. They are gleaned from depositions, answers to interrogatories and affidavits filed and upon which the motion for summary judgment was decided by the trial court. Viewing the facts in the light most…