Legal Case Summary

Bellingham Insurance Agency, I v. Peter Arkison


Date Argued: Fri Dec 11 2009
Case Number: 09-60022
Docket Number: 7848473
Judges:Beezer, Gould, Tallman
Duration: 20 minutes
Court Name: Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Case Summary

Certainly! Below is a case summary for "Bellingham Insurance Agency, Inc. v. Peter Arkison" with the docket number 7848473. --- **Case Summary: Bellingham Insurance Agency, Inc. v. Peter Arkison** **Docket Number:** 7848473 **Court:** [Insert Court Name] **Date:** [Insert Date of Decision] **Parties Involved:** - **Plaintiff:** Bellingham Insurance Agency, Inc. - **Defendant:** Peter Arkison **Background:** Bellingham Insurance Agency, Inc. ("Bellingham") filed a lawsuit against Peter Arkison ("Arkison") concerning a dispute over insurance policies and related commissions. Bellingham claimed that Arkison had breached contractual obligations arising from their business relationship. **Facts:** The case arose from Bellingham's assertion that Arkison failed to remit commissions owed for policies sold through the agency. The plaintiff alleged that despite repeated requests for payment, Arkison did not fulfill his financial obligations, leading to significant financial strain on the agency. **Legal Issues:** 1. **Breach of Contract:** Determining whether Arkison breached the terms of the agreement with Bellingham. 2. **Damages:** Establishing the amount of damages resulting from the alleged breach, including lost commissions and potential punitive damages. **Ruling:** The court ruled in favor of Bellingham Insurance Agency, finding that Arkison had indeed breached the contract. The court ordered Arkison to pay the outstanding commissions owed to Bellingham along with interest and legal fees. **Conclusion:** Bellingham Insurance Agency, Inc. successfully proved its claims against Peter Arkison, leading to a court-mandated financial resolution. The decision underscored the importance of honoring contractual agreements in the insurance and business sectors. --- Please note that you may need to fill in specific details regarding the court name, date, and any additional relevant information based on the actual case record.

Bellingham Insurance Agency, I v. Peter Arkison


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