National Grange Mutual Insurance v. Ogassian

Plaintiff National Grange Mutual Insurance Company issued its automobile liability insurance policy to defendant Huntchag Ogassian and it was in full force and effect on December 7, 1962. An automobile accident took place on that day and one Wilbert Jones was injured, amongst others. The insured’s car was driven by Barbara E. 'Stennett.

Neither the insured nor Stennett notified the carrier of the accident.

Jones started an action against Ogassian -and Stennett on May 11, 1963, by service of a summons and complaint on Ogassian. No service was effectuated on Stennett.

On May 31, 1963, no answer…