Hodges v. Standard Accident Insurance

On September 5, 1953, at the controlled intersection of certain highways, the automobiles of plaintiff Hodges and Richard Baurmann were involved in a collision. Each driver contended that he had the green light in his favor on entering the intersection. Standard Accident Insurance Company had issued a policy in favor of the Baurmanns (the singular is used hereafter) and the policy limits were $10,000 for damages for personal injuries to one person and $20,000 for damages to more than one person. By the terms of the policy the insurer was bound to defend any actions for damages claimed against…