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Current as of March 28, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) An action brought in this state by or in behalf of the insured or beneficiary against an insurer as to a loss occurring or benefits or rights provided under an insurance policy or annuity contract shall be brought in either:
(1) The county in which the loss occurred, or the insured died, in the case of life insurance; or
(2) The county of the insured's residence at the time of the loss or death.
(b) Actions brought in this state against an insurer under § 23-79-210, which provides that the liability insurer may be sued directly where the insured is legally immune, shall be brought either in the county where the injury or damage occurred or where one (1) or more of the plaintiffs resided at the time of the injury or damage.
(c) The venue of all other actions against a domestic insurer shall be as provided in § 16-60-101.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Arkansas Code Title 23. Public Utilities and Regulated Industries § 23-79-204. Venue of action - last updated March 28, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ar/title-23-public-utilities-and-regulated-industries/ar-code-sect-23-79-204/
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