CENTENNIAL CASUALTY COMPANY v. Lacey

This action involves the liability of an insurance carrier to a car owner under the theft clause of an automobile insurance policy.

The parties appeared in reverse order in the trial court and we refer to them as they there appeared or by name.

Plaintiff Bernetta Gail Murley (Bernetta Gail Lacey at the time of commencing this action) purchased a 1941 Cadillac automobile on August 6, 1952, from a Denver dealer, which car was registered in her name alone. The original sales receipt, received in evidence, showed that she paid $612.85 as the total price, $150.00 of which was paid down. This left a…