Narrative Opinion Summary
Donald W. Jacobsmeyer, Jr. and Bingham Properties, L.L.C. appeal the trial court's summary judgment in favor of Maryland Casualty Company, arguing that there is a genuine dispute regarding the cancellation of their insurance policy. Charles L. Crane Agency cross-appeals, challenging the trial court's ruling in favor of the plaintiffs on negligent misrepresentation and the dismissal of its third-party claims against Maryland. Crane asserts that the policy was still in effect due to improper cancellation by Maryland and claims that there were genuine issues of material fact regarding its contribution and indemnity claims against Maryland. Upon reviewing the parties' briefs and the appeal record, the court finds no legal errors and determines that no further written opinion is necessary. The trial court's judgment is affirmed per Rule 84.16(b), with a memorandum opinion provided to the parties for informational purposes.
Legal Issues Addressed
Appellate Review and Affirmationsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The appellate court reviewed the parties' briefs and the appeal record, finding no legal errors and affirming the trial court's judgment without the need for a detailed written opinion.
Reasoning: Upon reviewing the parties' briefs and the appeal record, the court finds no legal errors and determines that no further written opinion is necessary. The trial court's judgment is affirmed per Rule 84.16(b), with a memorandum opinion provided to the parties for informational purposes.
Cancellation of Insurance Policysubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The plaintiffs contended that their insurance policy was improperly canceled by Maryland Casualty Company, but the court found no legal errors in the summary judgment affirming the cancellation.
Reasoning: Crane asserts that the policy was still in effect due to improper cancellation by Maryland and claims that there were genuine issues of material fact regarding its contribution and indemnity claims against Maryland.
Negligent Misrepresentationsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The trial court ruled in favor of the plaintiffs on the negligent misrepresentation claim against Charles L. Crane Agency, suggesting that the plaintiffs successfully demonstrated elements of negligent misrepresentation.
Reasoning: Charles L. Crane Agency cross-appeals, challenging the trial court's ruling in favor of the plaintiffs on negligent misrepresentation and the dismissal of its third-party claims against Maryland.
Summary Judgment Standardsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The trial court granted summary judgment in favor of Maryland Casualty Company, indicating that the court found no genuine dispute of material fact regarding the cancellation of the insurance policy.
Reasoning: Donald W. Jacobsmeyer, Jr. and Bingham Properties, L.L.C. appeal the trial court's summary judgment in favor of Maryland Casualty Company, arguing that there is a genuine dispute regarding the cancellation of their insurance policy.