Lampley v. Bell

As we interpret the record on this -appeal, the only question to be determined is whether or not the provision in the plaintiff’s policy of insurance, which provides that the insurance carrier shall have the power to “make such investigation and settlement of any claim or suit as it deems expedient,” is binding on the insured where the insurer makes'the settlement and procures releases either without the knowledge or consent of the insured or over the protest of .the insured.

It seems to be well-nigh the universal holding in this country that where an insurance carrier makes a settlement in…