Farmers Insurance v. U. S. F. & G. Co.
Court of Appeals of Washington
1Opinion of the CourtMcInturff, C.J.
This is a declaratory judgment action brought by Farmers Insurance Co. of Washington (Farmers) seeking an interpretation of the term “owner” as used in the nonowned automobile clause in their policy. The trial court held that the word “owner” would include one who has possession of a vehicle; and that since the driver had permission of the one in possession of the vehicle to drive it, under the policy he had permission of the owner. Farmers appeals.
In 1971 defendant Swanneck consigned his 1965 Oldsmobile for the purpose of sale to defendant Kroske, who operated a used car business. Other than…
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