Legal Opinion
Vigilant Insurance v. Bennett
Supreme Court of Virginia
Decided September 14, 1955No. Record 4395PublishedCited by 16 opinions
The opinion states the case.
1Opinion of the CourtMiller, J.
An automobile owned by Herbert B. Bennett, and insured by Vigilant Insurance Company against damage from fire was burned by Sarah Leland Bennett, the insured’s wife.
The company paid the sum of $902 to Bennett for destruction of his car, and as subrogee under the insurance policy, instituted action in tort against insured’s wife for the sum paid.
It was conceded that the company was subrogated to the rights, if any, that Bennett had against his wife, but upon her motion to dismiss, the court concluded that as she was insured’s wife, this action could not be maintained. From a final order…
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