Myers v. American Indemnity Company

HOGAN, Judge.

This is an action on the collision coverage provisions of an automobile insurance policy. Trial to the court has resulted in a judgment for the plaintiff in the sum of $1,763. The defendant appeals, maintaining that the trial court incorrectly calculated the amount of plaintiff’s loss, and that judgment for not more than $1,263 should have been entered. It is conceded that the plaintiff’s vehicle was damaged, that it was covered by the defendant’s policy, and that the defendant is liable.

On July 30, 1968, plaintiff was the sole owner of a 1964 Mercury Colony Park station wagon.…