Resolute Fire Ins. Co. v. O'Rear

This cause of action is based upon breach of an alleged oral agreement to insure an automobile against damages thereto incident to collision or upset. The plaintiff, owner of the car, was awarded judgment in the court below.

It appears that the agent of the appellant company represented several insurance concerns. Among these were the Baltimore American Insurance Company of New York and the Resolute Fire Insurance Company; the latter was the defendant below. Prior to the time of the alleged agreement to insure, the appellee had a policy which covered collision damage with the former company.…