Chavers v. National Security Fire & Casualty Co.

Bill and Diana Chavers appeal from a summary judgment entered against them in favor of National Security Fire and Casualty Company. The trial court found the Chaverses’ claim of bad faith refusal to pay was barred by the doctrine of res judicata and “other applicable laws of the State of Alabama.” We reverse.

The facts of this case were adequately set out by this court in Chavers v. National Security Fire and Casualty Co., 405 So.2d 1 (Ala.1981). On remand, after further discovery, the trial court entered summary judgment on 14 June 1983. The Chaverses appeal.

National Security contends the…