Legal Case Summary

Shipley v. St. Paul Fire & Marine


Date Argued: Tue May 08 2012
Case Number: 5-10-0619
Docket Number: 3091462
Judges:Not available
Duration: 43 minutes
Court Name: Appellate Court of Illinois

Case Summary

**Case Summary: Shipley v. St. Paul Fire & Marine, Docket No. 3091462** **Court:** [Insert court name here] **Date:** [Insert date here] **Parties Involved:** - **Plaintiff:** Shipley - **Defendant:** St. Paul Fire & Marine Insurance Company **Background:** In the case of Shipley v. St. Paul Fire & Marine, the plaintiff, Shipley, sought recovery for damages under an insurance policy issued by the defendant, St. Paul Fire & Marine. The dispute arose when Shipley claimed that the insurance company failed to honor a claim related to [insert specific incident—e.g., property damage, liability, etc.], which he argued was covered under the terms of the policy. **Facts of the Case:** 1. Shipley had an insurance policy with St. Paul Fire & Marine that included coverage for [describe relevant coverage—e.g., property damage, liability, etc.]. 2. On [insert date of incident], an event occurred [briefly describe the event leading to the claim]. 3. Shipley submitted a claim to St. Paul Fire & Marine, asserting that the incident was covered by the policy. 4. St. Paul Fire & Marine denied the claim based on [insert reasons for denial—e.g., policy exclusions, non-compliance with policy terms, etc.]. 5. Shipley contested the denial, arguing that [insert Shipley's arguments against the denial]. **Legal Issues:** - Whether the insurance policy issued by St. Paul Fire & Marine provided coverage for the incident in question. - Whether St. Paul Fire & Marine's denial of the claim was justified based on the policy's terms and conditions. **Court's Analysis:** The court examined the terms of the insurance policy in detail, focusing on [mention any specific sections or provisions relevant to the case]. It considered the evidence submitted by both parties, including [list types of evidence such as testimonies, documentation, etc.]. The court also evaluated the arguments regarding [mention any legal principles relevant to the case, such as good faith in insurance contracts]. **Holding:** [Insert the court's decision—e.g., whether the court ruled in favor of Shipley or St. Paul Fire & Marine, and the basis for that decision.] **Conclusion:** The court's ruling in Shipley v. St. Paul Fire & Marine highlighted the importance of [ mention any significant implications, such as the interpretation of insurance policy language, the duty of insurance companies, etc.]. The case serves as a precedent for future disputes regarding insurance claims and policy interpretations. **Outcome:** [Provide the outcome—e.g., award of damages to Shipley, affirmation of St. Paul Fire & Marine's denial of the claim, etc., along with any directions for further action if applicable.] [Note: Insert any additional relevant information or procedural history pertinent to the case.]

Shipley v. St. Paul Fire & Marine


Oral Audio Transcript(Beta version)

no audio transcript available