American Motorists Insurance Company v. Briggs

POPE, Justice.

On March 5, 1969, plaintiffs, Thomas G. Briggs and his wife JoJean Briggs, were riding in a 1968 Chevrolet which belonged to Briggs’ employer, Dial Electric Supply Co. The employer, Dial Electric, had an automobile liability policy including uninsured motorist protection with International Insurance Company which covered the car in which the plaintiffs were riding. Plaintiffs sustained personal injuries when a hit-and-run driver ran into the rear of the Dial Electric car, and they have never discovered the identity of that driver.

Plaintiffs, Thomas and JoJean Briggs, had a…