Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Co. v. Thies

2:45pm Monday, May 5, 2008
20080017 Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance
Company, Plaintiff and Appellee
v.
Lisa R. Thies, Defendant
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J. Jeffrey Geiger and
Vicki Jo Geiger, Defendants and Appellants
Appeal from: South Central Judicial District, Burleigh County, Judge Donald L. Jorgensen
Nature of Action: Insurance
Counsel:

Appellant: Wold Johnson, P.C.
Appellee: Zuger Kirmis & Smith

Issues: Appellant's Statement of the Issues:
I. Geigers are entitled to a de novo review of the trial court's decision
II. The trial court erred in granting summary judgment in favor of Grinnell
A. The "Occurrence" (i.e. the Damage to the Property) Took Place During the Term of the Insurance Policy
B. The Trial Court Misinterpreted Friendship Homes, Inc. v. American States Ins. Co.
III. Grinnell has a duty to defend the Geigers against the complaint brought by Lisa Thies
Appellee's Statement of the Issues:
I. There was no occurrence as defined by the insurance policy.
II. If there is no occurrence, there is no duty to defend.
Briefs:
Case Summary
Appellant Brief
Appellee Brief
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