Moore v. Vernon Fire & Casualty Insurance

— This is an action brought by appellant, Veda E. Moore, as Administratrix of the Estate of John C. Moore, deceased, against appellee, Vernon Fire and Casualty Insurance Company, to recover from appellee on an automobile liability insurance policy issued by appellee to Elmer J. Pryor against whom appellant had previously recovered a judgment for wrongful death in the amount of $70,000.00. Subsequent to the rendition of said judgment, Elmer J. Pryor petitioned and received a discharge in bankruptcy on July 7, 1963, thus giving rise to this cause of action against appellee.

Under the provisions…