Legal Opinion

Stonewall Insurance Co. v. Cross

Louisiana Court of Appeal

Decided February 4, 1971No. 3294PublishedCited by 2 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

HOOD, Judge.

This action was instituted by John M. Morrison and his collision insurer, Stonewall Insurance Company, to recover the damages sustained by them when Morrison’s parked automobile was struck from the rear by a vehicle being driven by Earl Cross. The suit was instituted against Cross and his liability insurer, The Aetna Casualty and Surety Company. Judgment was rendered by the trial court in favor of defendants, and plaintiffs have appealed.

The sole issue presented is whether defendant Cross was negligent in causing or allowing his automobile to strike the Morrison car.

The accident…

2Cases cited3 opinions

  1. Noland v. Liberty Mutual Insurance CompanySupreme Court of Louisiana · 1957
  2. Dick v. PhillipsSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1969
  3. Robert v. Travelers Indemnity CompanyLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1967

3Cited by2 opinions

  1. Reed v. American Motorists Insurance Co.Louisiana Court of Appeal · 1977
  2. Vaughn v. HebertLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1976

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