Perry v. Faulkner

The single issue before us is whether in the circumstances here counsel for the insurance company defending in behalf of Mrs. Perry had authority to settle the suit so as to bar the cross action against Faulkner in which she was plaintiff. Hubley v. Goodwin, 91 N. H. 200. In its policy the insurance company agreed to “ (a) defend any suit against the insured alleging such injury, sickness, disease or destruction and seeking damages on account thereof . . . but the company may make such investiga-r tion, negotiation and settlement of any claim or suit as it deems expedient.” (Emphasis…