Kilpatrick v. Motors Insurance

OPINION

EASLEY, Justice.

This suit for wrongful denial of insurance coverage was brought by Dr. William Kilpatrick (Kilpatrick) against Motors Insurance Corporation (Motors). The case was tried without a jury, a judgment was entered for Kilpatrick. Motors appeals, and we affirm the judgment of the district court.

On August 14,1973, Kilpatrick cosigned a note with his son-in-law, Rivier Rodriquez, for the purchase of a 1972 Chevrolet Vega. On the same day, Motors issued an automobile insurance policy to Rodriquez which, among other things, covered the insured for theft. In November, 1974, Mr.…