McFarling v. Lapham

KEITH, Justice.

Plaintiff below appeals from a summary judgment entered in favor of numerous defendants. Because of the involved nature of the plaintiff’s claim and the several defenses urged by the different defendants, an extensive statement of the case is required.

Appellant is the court appointed receiver of Mercury Life & Health Company (hereinafter “Mercury”), United Security Assurance Company (hereinafter “United”), and Reserve Investment Credit Corporation (hereinafter “Rico”). He sought to recover more than $290,000, plus interest and exemplary damages from several defendants who are…