Travelers Indemnity Co. v. Hood

Hall, Judge.

The defendants argue in support of their general demurrers that their policies do not cover liability for the conduct upon which the judgment against their insured was based, because it is contraiy to public policy to indemnify a person against his wilful and wanton misconduct. The plaintiff’s judgment resulted from a negligence action in which the insured and others were charged with engaging in an automobile race on the highway. “Racing on a public highway contrary to the laws of the State” has been described by this court as wilful and wanton misconduct. Roberts v. King, 102…