Legal Opinion

Derusha v. Iowa National Mutual Insurance

Wisconsin Supreme Court

Decided December 1, 1970No. 253, 254PublishedCited by 15 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtWilkie, J.

This is a fact case. The sole issue on this appeal is whether the trial court’s finding that Gary Peterson was driving with permission as required by the omnibus coverage clause of the policy is against the great weight and clear preponderance of the evidence.

In reviewing the record we do not reverse just because we find some evidence to support a contrary finding. We must be satisfied that the finding is against the great weight and clear preponderance of the evidence.

Under the omnibus clause required to be included in all automobile policies in Wisconsin, 3 permission to drive may be…

2Cases cited19 opinions

  1. Hanz Trucking, Inc. v. Harris Brothers Co.Wisconsin Supreme Court · 1965
  2. Beatty v. HoffSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1955
  3. Schneck v. Mutual Service Casualty InsuranceWisconsin Supreme Court · 1963
  4. Pavelski v. RoginskiWisconsin Supreme Court · 1957
  5. Krebsbach v. MillerWisconsin Supreme Court · 1963

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3Cited by15 opinions

  1. Schwochert v. American Family Mutual Ins.Wisconsin Supreme Court · 1987
  2. American Family Insurance Group v. HoweDistrict Court, D. South Dakota · 1984
  3. Home Insurance Co. v. PhillipsCourt of Appeals of Wisconsin · 1993
  4. Keske v. Square D Co.Wisconsin Supreme Court · 1973
  5. Town of Waukechon v. City of ShawanoWisconsin Supreme Court · 1972

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