Legal Opinion

Wall v. GEORGIA FARM BUREAU MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY.

Supreme Court of Georgia

Decided January 28, 1977No. 31750PublishedCited by 6 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Hill, Justice.

Alleging mutual mistake, plaintiffs sought reformation of the coverage provisions of an insurance policy issued by the defendant. Plaintiff testified on deposition that he requested certain coverage and that the defendant’s agent said that such loss would be covered. Defendant’s agent denied that such request or admission was made.

The defendant’s motion for summary judgment was granted and plaintiffs appeal. Appellee urges that there is not sufficient evidence to authorize reformation based on mutual mistake.

In a suit for reformation based upon mutual mistake, to defeat…

2Cases cited1 opinion

  1. Smith v. Sandersville Production Credit Ass'nSupreme Court of Georgia · 1972

3Cited by6 opinions

  1. Nasco, Inc. v. GimbertSupreme Court of Georgia · 1977
  2. Georgia Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance v. WallSupreme Court of Georgia · 1978
  3. Lane Co. v. TaylorCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1985
  4. Thomas v. McGeeSupreme Court of Georgia · 1978
  5. Hearn v. Great Southwest Surplus Lines InsuranceCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1989

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