SMITH v. GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES INS. CO.

No. 48536.

558 P.2d 1160 (1976)

Edward J. SMITH, Appellee, v. GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES INSURANCE COMPANY, Appellant.

Supreme Court of Oklahoma.

December 21, 1976.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Nicklas, Parrish, Saenz & Wade, Inc. by W.F. Parrish, Jr., Lawton, for appellee.

Newcombe & Redman, Inc. by J.W. Doolin, Lawton, for appellant.


DAVISON, Justice:

We are asked to determine whether the evidence before a trial court in a garnishment proceeding was sufficient to sustain the judgment rendered against the garnishee. The issue which proved decisive in the case is: In a garnishment proceeding against an excess insurer, which party has the burden of proving that the limits of other insurance policies involved have been exhausted?

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