Waiver Of Appraisal — More Than A Matter Of Time
Insurance Law360April 18, 2011
Zelle Hofmann attorney Richard Urquhart authored an article entitled "Waiver Of Appraisal — More Than A Matter Of Time," published in the April 18, 2011 issue of Insurance Law360. Texas courts have clearly stated that waiver of appraisal does not occur simply because a claim has been denied by an insurer, a certain amount of time has elapsed, or litigation has been initiated. Rather, the courts set a standard of determining when an impasse over the amount of damages between the parties occurred, and whether appraisal was invoked within a reasonable period after that impasse. To read the article in full, please click here.
