Zurich Insurance Co. v. Rombough

Ricbard J. Latz is suing defendant Harry Eombough under the Michigan “owner-liability” statute, MCLA § 257.401 (Stat Ann 1968 Rev § 9.2101) alleging that an automobile owned by defendant and driven with his knowledge and consent was involved in an accident. Plaintiff Zurich Insurance Company, defendant’s insurance carrier, obtained a declaratory judgment that it was not required to defend the defendant in the pending suit by Latz and defendant Eombough appeals.

At the time of the accident, December 20, 1963, defendant was insured by plaintiff under a policy which covered any vehicle owned by…