Dutton v. Chester F. Raines Agency, Inc.

This case involves the alleged failure of an insurance agent to procure insurance with a solvent company.

Plaintiff Chester F. Raines Agency, Inc., hereinafter referred to as "Raines," filed a complaint against Miles Carl Dutton, Charles Dutton, Nelson Gary, and Janet Gary, claiming on an account for insurance premiums. Janet Gary was dismissed as a defendant. Judgment by agreement was rendered against the other defendants for $59,252.77.

Meanwhile, defendants filed a counterclaim. They amended the counterclaim several times, striking all counterclaimants except Miles Carl Dutton and adding…