Mullins v. Miller

OPINION

HARBISON, Justice.

This case involves the question of whether punitive damages may be recovered from an uninsured motorist insurance carrier under the provisions of the applicable statutes, T.C.A. §§ 56-7-1201 to 1206 or under the provisions of the policy issued to the claimant, who is appellant here.

Appellant sustained personal injuries when her automobile was struck by a vehicle operated by Wendell Miller in Dalton, Georgia. Miller was intoxicated and was driving recklessly. He was not covered by any policy of liability insurance. Appellant had a liability policy issued by appellee…