Northwestern Mutual Insurance v. Great American Insurance

This is a contest between two insurance companies. In consequence of their stipulations and agreements, we are presented, not with any question of how any liability should be apportioned if both are liable, but with the sole issue of the liability of one of the companies.

The facts are not in dispute. Ivan S. Williamson owned two automobiles and had a policy of insurance with the Great American Insurance Company with both property damage and public liability coverage. Ernest L. Sorenson operated a gasoline station and, as part of his service in lubricating automobiles, advertised a pick-up and…