Wisener v. American Southern Insurance

Banke, Judge.

The plaintiff brought suit to recover property damages and medical payments allegedly due under a policy of automobile insurance issued by the defendant insurance company. The trial court awarded summary judgment to the company on the grounds that the policy in question had expired on the date of the collision.

The policy was issued on April 11,1977, and provided coverage for a 6-month period ending October 11, 1977. The accident occurred on May 11,1978. The plaintiff paid the premium for the original policy in full but made no further payments for renewal coverage. Although the…