Scott v. Freeport Motor Casualty Co.

This cause comes to this court from the Appellate Court on an order granting leave to appeal. The action is upon an automobile insurance policy issued by defendant to Bernard Eden. During the period, covered by the policy, Eden’s automobile, while being driven by him, collided with an automobile driven by plaintiff Fred Scott. Scott and his wife were in their automobile and both sustained injuries. They instituted suits against Eden to recover damages arising out of his negligent acts. Defendant appeared in such actions by counsel and defended Eden. A jury trial resulted in verdicts of $5000…