Northwest Marine Iron Works v. Western Casualty & Surety Co.

A vehicle owned by plaintiff was struck by an automobile owned by an insured of the defendant and operated by Robert Morris. The insured had loaned her vehicle to her brother, who in turn loaned it to Morris on the date of the accident. In an action against Morris plaintiff obtained a money judgment for property damage. Defendant had denied coverage and refused to pay the judgment. After trial to the court in this action, plaintiff was held to be entitled to recover the amount of the judgment from defendant under its automobile liability insurance policy. Plaintiff appeals from a partial…