Skip to main content
· 2/1/1999

Wilkes v. Freeman

Citations

  • 512 S.E.2d 530
  • 334 S.C. 206
  • 1999 S.C. App. LEXIS 18

How courts have described this case

Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.

  • finding UIM offer invalid even though it offered three rates equal to or less than insured’s liability coverage, because “the form fails to provide any indication that applicants may request other coverage amounts”
  • insurer is not required to offer every possible coverage limit combination and merely listing several available options without providing a clear description that the applicant may request other limits is not a meaningful offer
  • “[I]f an insurer’s form offering UIM coverage fails to contain provisions similar to the Commissioner’s form or fails to comply with sections 38-77-350 or 38-77-160, the insurer is not entitled to protection under section 38-77350(B

Source: CourtListener parenthetical corpus (CC0).

Judges: Howell, Anderson, Stilwell

Read full opinion on CourtListener

Sourced from CourtListener / Free Law Project (CC0).

This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.