Case 1 :05-cv—00243-SLR Document 23 Filed 10/05/2005 Page 1 of 2
IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE
DISTRICT OF DELAWARE
ESTATE OF THELMA J. MARR, and )
ELLIS D. MARR, AS ADMINISTRATOR)
OF THE ESTATE OF THELMA J. MARR)
And individually, ) C.A. No. 05-243
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Plaintiffs, )
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V- )
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STONEBRIDGE LIFE INSURANCE )
COMPANY, a foreign corporation, )
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Defendant. )
AMENDED ANSWER OF DEFENDANT STONEBRIDGE LIFE INSURANCE
COMPANY
1. Admitted.
2. Admitted.
3. Denied as stated.
4. Denied as stated.
5. Admitted.
6. Denied.
7. Denied.
S. Admitted.
9. Admitted.
FIRST AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE
The Complaint fails to state a claim upon which relief may be granted.
Case 1:05-cv—00243-SLR Document 23 Filed 10/05/2005 Page 2 of 2
SECOND AF FIRMATIVE DEFENSE
Plaintiffs have failed to follow the terms and conditions of the subject
Stonebridge Life Insurance policy.
TI-HRD AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE
Plai11tiffs’ complaint is barred under the doctrine of estoppel.
FORTH AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE
Plaintiffs’ complaint is barred under the doctrine of waiver.
FIFTH AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE
Plaintiffs’ complaint is barred under the doctrine of release.
SIXTH AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE
Plaintiffs’ complaint is barred under the doctrine of collateral estoppel.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, Stonebridge Life Insurance Company, demands
judgment be entered in its favor and against Plaintiffs, plus interest and cost of suit.
MORGAN SHELSB Y & LEONI
ls! Michael J. Logullo
MICHAEL J. LOGULLO
[email protected]
131 Continental Drive, Suite 206
Newark, Delaware 19713
(302) 454-7430
Attorney for Defendant,
Stonebridge Life Insurance Company
DATE: October 5, 2005