Zak v. Fidelity-Phenix Insurance

This is a declaratory judgment action based on an automobile liability insurance policy, issued by defendant to plaintiff and cancelled by defendant prior to an automobile collision which resulted in judgments against plaintiff. A nonjury trial terminated in a judgment for defendant, supported by thirty specific findings by the trial court.

Plaintiff appeals, contending that the cancellation was not effective, and the defendant insurer’s liability has been established as a matter of law.

The action is defended by Fidelity-Phenix Insurance Company, successor to the Metropolitan Casualty…