Raptis v. United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co.

Woods, Judge :

This is an action against the United States Fidelity & Guaranty Company on an indemnity contract to recover damages incurred by the Welch Meat Market in the operation of its truck. The ease was tried by the court in lieu of a jury.

Under the policy the insurer had agreed to insure assured against liability for loss and/or expenses, arising or resulting from claims upon the assured for damages in consequence of an accident by reason of ownership, maintenance or use of a certain delivery truck; also, to defend assured against suits for damages, even though groundless, brought on…