Oliver v. Allstate Insurance Company

DIXON, Chief Justice.

Billy C. Oliver, plaintiff, sued Allstate Insurance Company, defendant, seeking recovery under an insurance policy for damages to his automobile resulting from a collision.

The Insurance Company defended on the ground that the policy was not in effect on May 21, 1968, the date of the collision, having been cancelled as of April 28, 1968 for nonpayment of premium.

The policy contained a provision as follows : “This policy may be cancelled by the company by mailing to the insured * * * at the address shown in this policy written notice stating when not less than 10 days…