Wortman v. Safeco Insurance Company of America

YOUNG, District Judge.

On November 5, 1962, John Wortman’s father, E. T. Wortman — nominal plaintiff in this case — entered into a contract with the defendant which included an “uninsured motorist” clause, which covered John Wortman.

On November 23, 1962, John Wort-man 1 2 was involved in an accident with a Mrs. H. 0. Walker — an uninsured motorist — who, it is alleged, negligently caused the collision which damaged him.

Tommy Smith’s estate filed a suit in the Circuit Court for Pulaski County, Arkansas, joining both Mrs. Walker and John Wortman as defendants. This ease is set for trial on…