Shipley v. Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance Co.

I respectfully dissent. It was not reversible error for the trial judge to grant summary judgment to Shipley because he gave notice as soon as practicable under the circumstances.

The automobile policy carried by Ship-ley’s mother with Farm Bureau provided in pertinent part, “In the event of an accident or loss, written notice containing particulars ..., shall be given by or for the insured to the company or any of its authorized agents as soon as practicable.” (Emphasis added).

Whether notice has been given as soon as practicable depends on all the circumstances of a particular case. Marc…