Halvorsen v. Peterson
Wisconsin Supreme Court
1Opinion of the CourtFowler, J.
It appears from the complaint that Clarence Halvorsen was killed in an automobile accident through the negligent driving by Bernard Peterson of a truck owned by Lester Peterson; that Bernard was driving the truck as agent of Lester; and that Bernard Peterson had as the agent of Lester orally contracted with the agent of the defendant Insurance Company “for” insurance for the term of six months indemnifying Lester Peterson against damages caused by the negligent operation of the truck; that $24 was paid by Bernard to the agent of the defendant company for such insurance; and that the insurance…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Kiviniemi v. American Mutual Liability InsuranceWisconsin Supreme Court · 1930
- Whitman v. Milwaukee Fire InsuranceWisconsin Supreme Court · 1906
- Carlson v. GrimsrudWisconsin Supreme Court · 1937
3Cited by2 opinions
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