Haik v. United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co.

The defendant company issued an insurance policy on a Peerless seven-passenger auto in favor of plaintiff. In May, 1928, during the term of the policy, the car, while being driven by the plaintiff, fell in a hole, and was damaged, requiring repairs to the sum of $227.35, which was paid by plaintiff, and was recovered against defendant in this suit.

The portion of the policy pertinent to the issue presented for decision provides for indemnity for loss or damage to the auto “caused solely by accidental collision with another object.”

Plaintiff left Covington, where he Vas living, with members of…