Tom Glaze

“ I agree with Parker that our rules establishing discovery procedures should be given a broad and liberal interpretation. However, in reading Parker's brief and listening to oral argument, I fail to understand the relevance of the information sought by Parker or how it could help his case. Undoubtedly, Southern Farm had established a dual-notice system which, when applied to Parker and others in his circumstances, the trial court held was invalid. That being said, I think the trial court was quite right in denying his discovery request. ”

“ Although the trial court held in Hall's favor, finding his policy was still in force, this court reversed, holding the policy by its own terms had lapsed. The Hall court stated the following:
Appellant [Farmers Insurance] was not required to give notice of cancellation of the policy under Ark. Stat. Ann. §§ 66-4007 – 66-4013 (Supp. 1977) [now Ark. Code Ann. §§ 23-89-301 – 308 (Repl. 1992) ] . ”