Buestad v. RANGER INSURANCE

Richard P. Buestad brought this action against Ranger Insurance Company for a declaration that he was one of the insured in an insurance policy issued by Ranger to third parties. On Buestad’s motion, the trial court granted summary judgment for the relief sought. Ranger’s appeal presents the question of extension of the policy coverage to Buestad.

The facts are that Ranger issued an aircraft liability insurance policy to Ed and Dorothy Hauter, the operators of an airport and airplane rental service. The Hauters are listed as the named insured in the policy. Buestad rented an airplane from them…