COLVIN v. GLOBE AMERICAN CAS. CO.

No. 81-275.

69 Ohio St. 2d 293 (1982)

COLVIN, APPELLEE, v. GLOBE AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY, APPELLANT.

Supreme Court of Ohio.

Decided February 19, 1982.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. John P. Kennedy, for appellee.

Mr. Ronald G. LaAsmar and Mr. James P. Hodsden, for appellant.


Per Curiam.

This court has previously stated that the legal basis for recovery under the uninsured motorist coverage of an insurance policy is contract and not tort. Motorists Mutl. Ins. Co. v. Tomanski (1971), 27 Ohio St.2d 222-223. By virtue of R. C. 2305.06, within the general statute of limitations, the time in which to bring an action on written instruments, except certain negotiable instruments...

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