Martin v. Argonaut Insurance Company

McQUADE, Chief Justice.

This is a companion case to Martin v. Woods and Argonaut Insurance Co., 90 Idaho 107, 408 P.2d 475 (1965), wherein a full statement of the facts is set out.

Richard Martin filed a claim for workmen’s compensation with the Industrial Accident Board in May 1962. At an investigational hearing held by the Board, Woods, Martin’s employer, alleged that Argonaut was his surety and liable for any award granted to Martin. Argonaut denied liability, claiming that the insurance policy had expired before Martin’s accident occurred. Woods’ claim was based on the allegation that he…