The appellant homeowner made a claim against his insurer for flood damage, submitting a proof of loss without supporting documentation.
The insurer invoked the statutory appraisal process and successfully moved for an order compelling the appellant to submit to an examination under oath and produce documentation.
The appellant appealed, arguing the appraisal process extinguished the insurer's right to examine him.
The Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal, holding that the appraisal process does not oust the insurer's contractual right to examine the insured, and the court has inherent jurisdiction to make procedural orders to give effect to the statutory scheme.
