National Bank v. Virginia Farm Bureau Fire & Casualty Ins.

By Judge John W. Scott, Jr.

The Court has reviewed the respective memoranda of counsel and considered the arguments of counsel and the evidence that was presented at the August 11,2003, hearing of this case. The Court adopts the stipulation of facts that became a part of this record on August 3, 2003, and issues the following Memorandum Opinion.

Opinion

The Court has been asked to interpret the coverage of an insurance policy between the defendant and its insured, which lapsed on January 5,2002. The defendant contends that the lapse of the policy also terminated any benefits that the plaintiff…