Jennifer L. Gibbs and Michael C. Upshaw | Zelle | July 5, 2018 A recent Texas state appellate court decision confirms the importance of clarity in the appraisal process as to the issues being considered by an appraisal panel. In Texas Windstorm Insurance Association v. Dickinson Independent School District,[1] the 14th Court of Appeals in Houston… Continue reading Texas Case Shows Clarity is Key in the Appraisal Process
Tag: Appraisal Award
Appraiser Declarations Inadmissible When Offered to Challenge the Merits of an Appraisal Award
Christopher Kendrick and Valerie A. Moore | Haight Brown & Bonesteel | March 1, 2018 In Khorsand v. Liberty Mutual Fire Ins. Co. (No. B280273, filed 2/27/18), a California appeals court affirmed an appraisal award favorable to a homeowners insurer, ruling that it was improper to admit as evidence in opposition to a petition to confirm the… Continue reading Appraiser Declarations Inadmissible When Offered to Challenge the Merits of an Appraisal Award
If You Believe Your Appraisal Award Is Wrong – You Might Be Right
Jeff Zane | Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog | November 13, 2017 In theory, the appraisal process is intended to provide an efficient means of determining the cost to repair or replace damaged property. It is also intended to have a degree of finality – once the appraisal panel determines the amount of damages, the… Continue reading If You Believe Your Appraisal Award Is Wrong – You Might Be Right
Iowa Appellate Court Upholds Appraisal Award For Insured
Christina Phillips | Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog | August 20, 2017 Recently the Iowa Court of Appeals reversed the district court and upheld an approximate $1.4 million dollar appraisal award entered for the Walnut Creek Townhome Association.1 Walnut Creek’s thirty-six buildings had been damaged by a hail storm in August, 2012. Prior to that,… Continue reading Iowa Appellate Court Upholds Appraisal Award For Insured
Eighth Circuit Agrees: Pre-Award Interest on Appraisal Award is Appropriate
Christina Phillips | Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog | August 9, 2017 I recently wrote about the case of Poehler v. Cincinnait Insurance Company,1 in which the Minnesota Supreme Court recently held that Minnesota Statute section 549.09 provides for pre-interest on insurance appraisal awards. Following this decision, the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals in Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Redwood… Continue reading Eighth Circuit Agrees: Pre-Award Interest on Appraisal Award is Appropriate