During the EUO, opposing counsel marked Bubba‘s personal inventory list as an exhibit and said he wanted to go over some of the items destroyed in the fire. EUOs are a good tool for finding out information and evaluating the credibility of the insured. On its face, Bubba’s contents list probably caused an “inquiring
Appraisal Clause In Homeowner’s Policy Is A Useful Tool
By Steven V. Buckman on
Posted in Homeowners' Insurance
Most homeowners’ insurance policies provide disputes over the value of the claim can be taken to appraisal and the amount determined by disinterested parties. The appraisal clause has its roots in the statutory fire policy addressed in earlier posts. The statutory provision provides for appraisal upon the request of either party to the claim. The…