Newport v. MFA Insurance Co.

MILLER, Judge.

Plaintiff-appellant - Delores - Ann Newport is bringing this appeal from a negative judgment favoring MFA Insurance Companies wherein she was denied recovery of the $15,000 policy limit contained in an automobile liability policy issued to MFA's insured, John R. Downey. Newport first brought suit against Downey and was awarded a default judgment for $50,000 after she properly served him by publication. - Shortly after the default, Newport notified Downey's insurer, MFA, of the judgment. MFA denied liability, and the instant litigation ensued. MFA defended on the grounds that…