Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit November 26, 2002, 01-60913 (Assurance Co. of America v. Kirkland)

UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS

FIFTH CIRCUIT

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No. 01-60913

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ASSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA,

Plaintiff - Appellee,

versus

BRUCE KIRKLAND,

Defendant - Appellant.

Appeal from the United States District Court

For the Southern District of Mississippi

November 26, 2002

Before EMILIO M. GARZA and CLEMENT, Circuit Judges, and HUDSPETH*, District Judge.

EMILIO M.