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· 11/21/1977

Guitreaux v. Hinchen

Citations

  • 356 So. 2d 493

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  • punitive damages properly awarded where denial was result of clerical error because insurer eventually discovered error but failed to pay claim after undue delay
  • case in which jury did not believe insurer's claim that its \admitted erro[neous failure to pay a claim] was merely the result of an oversight\
  • punitive damages could be awarded in cases involving infliction of emotional distress

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Judges: Ellis, Landry, Sartain

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