Martin v. Pickering

In this appeal, Mid-Century Insurance Co., appellant, contends it should have the right to intervene and set aside a default judgment entered against two defendants in an automobile accident — death claim lawsuit. The defendants claimed they were insured by the company. Mid-Century denied this and had refused to defend prior to the entry of the default judgment. We affirm the trial court’s denial of the motions to intervene and set aside the default judgment.

The essential facts germane to the primary issues and arguments are as follows: In May 1972, plaintiff filed an action for wrongful…