Western National Insurance v. Trent

247 P.2d 208 (1952)

WESTERN NAT. INS. CO.

v.

TRENT,

No. 3691.

Supreme Court of Nevada

August 22, 1952.

Taylor & Gubler, of Las Vegas, for Appellant.

John W. Bonner, Las Vegas, for Respondent.

MERRILL, Justice.

This is an action upon a contract of insurance. Respondent was the plaintiff below; appellant was the defendant. The parties will be so designated in this opinion.

On February 16, 1949, plaintiff's automobile was damaged in an upset. The car was covered against such injury by a contract of insurance between plaintiff and defendant company. Immediately following the accident plaintiff gave notice…