Cartwright v. MFA Mutual Insurance Co. of Columbia, Missouri

IRWIN, Justice.

Appellant, in a garnishment proceeding, sought collection of a default judgment rendered against Appellee’s (garnishee’s) insured. Garnishee denied liability and filed its motion for summary judgment alleging that: Appellant, as plaintiff in the trial court, instituted an action against its insured and defendant Helt, as joint tort-feasors, for damages sustained in an automobile accident; plaintiff recovered judgment against defendant Helt only, and a release and satisfaction of the judgment was filed; upon satisfaction of the judgment rendered against defendant Helt, the cause…