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WATKINS v. LIFE INS. CO. OF GEORGIA

83-360.

456 So.2d 259 (1984)

Troy WATKINS, Individually, Troy A. Watkins, Individually, et al. v. LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF GEORGIA, a Corporation, Thomas E. Beckham, et al.

Supreme Court of Alabama.

July 20, 1984.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Ronald L. Davis of Roberts, Davidson, Wiggins & Davis, Tuscaloosa, for appellants.

Wilbor J. Hust, Jr. of Zeanah, Donald & Hust, Tuscaloosa, for appellees.

MADDOX, Justice.

The sole question presented is whether Alabama should now recognize that the wrongful cancellation of an insurance contract constitutes a tort for which compensatory and punitive damages are recoverable.

The trial court granted the insurer's motion for summary judgment.

In 1965, Troy Watkins purchased an insurance policy from Life of Georgia. Thereafter, he paid monthly premiums to an agent...

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