Case Summary
**Case Summary: Pedigo v. Stewart Title Guaranty Company**
**Docket Number:** 3086500
**Court:** [Insert Court Name]
**Date:** [Insert Date]
**Parties:**
- **Plaintiff:** Pedigo
- **Defendant:** Stewart Title Guaranty Company
**Background:**
The case revolves around a dispute between Pedigo, the plaintiff, and the Stewart Title Guaranty Company, the defendant, concerning a title insurance policy issued by the defendant. The plaintiff claimed that the title insurance company failed to fulfill its obligations under the insurance policy, which was intended to protect the plaintiff from claims that could arise concerning the title to the property.
**Facts:**
- The plaintiff purchased a property and obtained a title insurance policy from the defendant.
- Subsequently, a third party asserted a claim against the property's title, leading to legal complications for the plaintiff.
- The plaintiff contended that the defendant did not provide adequate defense or indemnification for the claim, despite the existence of the title policy.
**Legal Issues:**
- Whether the title insurance policy provided by Stewart Title Guaranty Company adequately covered the claim made by the third party.
- Whether the defendant failed to uphold its contractual obligations by not defending the plaintiff or not providing timely indemnification.
**Arguments:**
- **Plaintiff’s Argument:** Pedigo argued that Stewart Title Guaranty Company was liable for the losses incurred due to the third-party claim and had breached its contractual duty under the title insurance policy. The plaintiff sought damages for the failed defense and any expenses resulting from the claim.
- **Defendant’s Argument:** Stewart Title Guaranty Company contended that the claim made by the third party was excluded from the coverage of the title insurance policy. Therefore, they argued that they were not obligated to defend or indemnify the plaintiff.
**Court’s Findings:**
[Insert Court Findings Here: Mention any rulings made by the court, such as interpretations of the policy, application of specific legal principles, and conclusions regarding parties' obligations.]
**Conclusion:**
The court will render a decision based on the contractual terms of the title insurance policy and the applicability of those terms to the facts presented. A ruling in favor of the plaintiff may result in the defendant being held accountable for failing to meet its obligations under the policy, while a ruling in favor of the defendant may indicate that the title insurance policy did not cover the plaintiff’s situation.
**Note:** For more detailed information about the court's findings and decision, please refer to the case records or reach out to legal counsel for a thorough analysis.