As Amended
SEC. 41-55-5. Casualty and liability insurance in connection with ambulance service; partial waiver of immunity.
[Until October 1, 1993, Section 41-55-5 shall read as follows:]
The governing authority of or for any such political subdivision or part thereof shall have further power and authority to obtain insurance against casualty to the property used or useful in such public ambulance service, or to obtain adequate liability insurance on the ownership, maintenance and operation of said public ambulance service, or to obtain both types of insurance. Any such governing authority may be sued by anyone affected but the claimant may recover only to the extent of such liability insurance carried. Immunity from suit is waived only to the extent of such liability insurance carried, and a judgment creditor shall have recourse only to the proceeds or right to proceeds of such liability insurance. No attempt shall be made in the trial of any case to suggest the existence of any insurance which would cover in whole or in part any judgment or award to be rendered in favor of a claimant. If the verdict rendered by the jury exceeds the limit of applicable insurance, the court, on motion, shall reduce the amount of said judgment to a sum equal to the applicable limit stated in the insurance policy.
[From and after October 1, 1993, Section 41-55-5 shall read as follows:]
The governing authority of or for any such political subdivision or part thereof shall have further power and authority to obtain insurance against casualty to the property used or useful in such public ambulance service.
SOURCES: Codes, 1942, Sec. 2997-23; Laws, 1968, ch. 290, Sec. 3; 1984, ch. 495, Sec. 18; reenacted and amended, 1985, ch. 474, Sec. 26; 1986, ch. 438, Sec. 27; 1987, ch. 483, Sec. 28; 1988, ch. 442, Sec. 25; 1989, ch. 537, Sec. 24; 1990, ch. 518, Sec. 25; 1991, ch. 618, Sec. 24; 1992, ch. 491 Sec. 25, eff from and after passage (approved May 12, 1992).