Celina Mutual Insurance v. Preferred Risk Mutual Insurance

On August 19, 1968, defendant Hollis Wells agreed to purchase a 1965 Ford Mustang automobile from R. E. Barber, Inc. (hereinafter Barber). A retail buyer’s order was signed; a down payment was made; and the automobile was delivered to Hollis Wells. The title transfer was, however, delayed pending receipt by Barber of an insurance certificate from Mr. Wells’ insurance agency. Shortly thereafter, on August 22, 1968,1 defendant David Wells, then a minor, was involved in a collision while driving this automobile. As a result of that accident, David and Hollis Wells were named as defendants along…